THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2025) recall — Exterior Lighting
Daimler Trucks North America recalls certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses due to warning lights and stop sign arm failure that could increase crash risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Warning lights and a stop sign arm that fail to activate will not warn other drivers the school bus is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The software may deactivate warning lights and stop sign arm if the door switch is bumped, failing to warn other drivers when the bus slows down. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342400-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2024-2027-school.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342400-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2024-2027-school · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V228000
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“Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2024-2027) School Bus Lighting Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342400-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2024-2027-school. Based on NHTSA recall #26V228000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V228000).
Why it’s dangerous
The bus's software may deactivate warning lights and stop sign arm if the door switch is bumped. This fails to warn other drivers when the bus slows down, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
School bus owners with 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 models are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if warning lights or stop sign arm fail to activate during slowing.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured between 2024 and 2027. The recall was notified to owners via mail on June 2, 2026.
- Brand
Thomas Built Buses- Category
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Dealers will update the amber and red warning light software for free to fix the issue.
Contact Customer Service
Call DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your bus is affected and schedule the update.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the amber and red warning light software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1032.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The software may deactivate warning lights and stop sign arm if the door switch is bumped, failing to warn other drivers when the bus slows down.
How can I tell if my bus is affected?
Check for Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured between 2024 and 2027. The recall was notified to owners via mail on June 2, 2026.
What should I do if my bus is affected?
Dealers will update the amber and red warning light software for free. Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule the update.
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 26V228000 — Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses that is covered by recall 26V228000 from Thomas Built Buses. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the amber and red warning light software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1032. 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 #26V228000 (April 9, 2026)
- 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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