Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2018) Recall: Roof Adhesive Risk in Rollover Crashes
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses due to roof adhesive that may weaken roof header joint strength, increasing rollover injury risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied, which could weaken the roof joint and increase injury risk during a rollover crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225370-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2018-recall-roof.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225370-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2018-recall-roof · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V877000
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“Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2018) Recall: Roof Adhesive Risk in Rollover Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225370-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2018-recall-roof. Based on NHTSA recall #18V877000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V877000).
Why it’s dangerous
Improperly applied adhesive may weaken the roof header joint strength. In a rollover crash, this could increase the risk of injury to occupants by failing to maintain structural integrity.
Who’s affected
School bus owners and operators of 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 models are most at risk during rollover crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017-2019 model year Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The recall covers all units sold during this period.
- Brand
Thomas Built Buses- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your bus is affected and schedule a free inspection.
Schedule Roof Inspection
Dealers will inspect the roof header adhesive placement and install mechanical fasteners if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the placement of the roof header adhesive, and install mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on February 1, 2019. The recall began March 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-801.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 17 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V877000 (October 12, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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