THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2025) recall — Structure
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall notice
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1838081-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2025-recall-structure · Recall date October 22, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V702000
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“THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2025) recall — Structure.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 22, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1838081-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2025-recall-structure. Based on NHTSA recall #26V702000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V702000).
How to tell if you have this one
- Brand
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC- Category
Vehicle
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will add fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 21, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1044.
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 #26V702000 (October 22, 2026)
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