THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2025) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses for potential brake caliper bolt loosening causing loss of brake function and vehicle control.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025-2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The recall is because brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which could cause brake failure and loss of vehicle control. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342398-thomas-built-buses-2025-saf-t-liner-c2-school-buses.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342398-thomas-built-buses-2025-saf-t-liner-c2-school-buses · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V602000
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“Thomas Built Buses 2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses: Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342398-thomas-built-buses-2025-saf-t-liner-c2-school-buses. Based on NHTSA recall #25V602000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V602000).
Why it’s dangerous
Brake caliper mounting bolts can loosen and detach during normal use. This may cause brake failure, leading to loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
School bus owners and operators of the specific 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner C2 models are affected. Drivers using these buses without the fix are at risk of brake failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with the Thomas Built Buses brand. The recall was notified to owners via mail on November 10, 2025.
- Brand
Thomas Built Buses- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts free of charge.
Check Notification Date
Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, causing brake failure and potential loss of vehicle control.
How can I tell if my bus is affected?
Check if your bus is a 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner C2 model from Thomas Built Buses. The recall was notified to owners via mail on November 10, 2025.
What should I do if I have this bus?
Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts free of charge.
Contact Thomas Built Buses
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomas Built Buses to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V602000 — Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses that is covered by recall 25V602000 from Thomas Built Buses. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #25V602000 (September 12, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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