2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: Headlight Issue
Recall for 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 buses due to low beam headlights that may not illuminate properly, reducing visibility.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses because a software error can cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly. This defect reduces driver visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights as necessary free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1365150-2027-thomas-built-saf-t-liner-c2-recall-headlight-issue.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1365150-2027-thomas-built-saf-t-liner-c2-recall-headlight-issue · Published October 9, 2026 · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V632000
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“2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: Headlight Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1365150-2027-thomas-built-saf-t-liner-c2-recall-headlight-issue. Based on NHTSA recall #26V632000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V632000).
Why it’s dangerous
A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly. This insufficient illumination reduces the driver's ability to see the road, increasing the likelihood of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners and operators of certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses are affected. Drivers are at risk due to reduced visibility from faulty headlights.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you own a 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 or SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school bus. Look for owner notification letters expected to be mailed by November 30, 2026. You can also contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with recall number F1040.
- Brand
Thomas Built Buses- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Wait for Notification
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by November 30, 2026.
Contact Dealer
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights as necessary, free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1040.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 8 days after the agency date.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Added to GovInfoNow
- Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
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 #26V632000 (October 1, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 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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