THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2025) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses due to incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system that may cause fuel leaks and fire during crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 because their fuel tank cage and fuel system may be incompatible. This could lead to fuel leaks during crashes, increasing fire risk. Owners should contact DTNA for free reconfiguration of components. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342401-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2024-2027-fuel.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342401-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2024-2027-fuel · Published October 8, 2026 · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V522000
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“Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2024-2027) Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342401-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2024-2027-fuel. Based on NHTSA recall #26V522000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V522000).
Why it’s dangerous
Incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system components may cause fuel leaks during crashes. This increases fire risk as the leaked fuel could ignite under certain crash conditions.
Who’s affected
School bus owners who purchased a 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 model. Drivers and passengers are at risk during crashes due to potential fuel leaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your school bus is a 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 model. The recall covers vehicles that failed to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 301 for fuel system integrity.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free reconfiguration of the fuel system components.
Review Owner Notification
Check for the recall letter mailed September 22, 2026, which confirms the specific model and year affected.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The fuel tank cage and fuel system components may be incompatible, causing fuel leaks during crashes and increasing fire risk.
How can I tell if my bus is affected?
Your bus is affected if it's a 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 model, as these vehicles failed to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 301.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall remedy is free and available immediately, but owners must contact DTNA to schedule the reconfiguration.
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 26V522000 — Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses that is covered by recall 26V522000 from Thomas Built Buses. The official recall notice states: Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037. 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 #26V522000 (August 10, 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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