Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2026) Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk
DTNA recalls 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with faulty wheelchair retractor that may not lock, risking injury during transit. Owners must contact DTNA for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because the wheelchair restraint retractor may not lock properly. This could allow a wheelchair to move during transit, increasing injury risk for passengers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342631-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2026-recall-unsecured.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342631-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2026-recall-unsecured · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V849000
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“Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2026) Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342631-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2026-recall-unsecured. Based on NHTSA recall #25V849000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V849000).
Why it’s dangerous
The wheelchair restraint retractor may not lock securely, allowing the wheelchair to move during transit. This movement could cause the wheelchair to shift, potentially leading to injury for passengers.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraints are affected. Passengers using wheelchairs in these buses face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The recall covers specific model years and restraint types as listed in the official notice.
- Brand
Thomas Built Buses- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA
Call 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the wheelchair retractor.
Inspect Retractor
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors if necessary to ensure the wheelchair is properly secured.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1028.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 58 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
- Added to GovInfoNow
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 #25V849000 (December 9, 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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