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 transit buses due to potential fuel leaks during crashes that could cause fire. Owners received notification letters in September 2026.
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 transit buses because their fuel tank cage and fuel system may be incompatible, increasing fire risk during crashes. This affects vehicles that fail to meet federal fuel safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342402-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2024-2027-fuel.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342402-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2024-2027-fuel · Published October 8, 2026 · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V523000
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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/1342402-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2024-2027-fuel. Based on NHTSA recall #26V523000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V523000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may not work together properly. During a crash, this incompatibility could cause a fuel leak, which might lead to a fire if the leak reaches an ignition source.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses are affected. Bus operators and transit drivers face the highest risk due to potential crash scenarios.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. Owners received notification letters by September 22, 2026, from Daimler Trucks North America.
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Thomas Built Buses- Category
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to get free reconfiguration of fuel components.
Get Fuel System Reconfiguration
Dealers will fix the fuel tank cage and system mounting at no cost to prevent leaks during crashes.
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 may be incompatible, causing fuel leaks during crashes that could lead to fire.
When did owners get notified?
Owners received notification letters by September 22, 2026.
Is there a risk of fire?
Yes, during a crash, an incompatible fuel system could leak fuel and increase fire risk.
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 26V523000 — Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses that is covered by recall 26V523000 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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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 #26V523000 (August 10, 2026)
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