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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 26V228000

2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights

Published April 10, 2026 · Recall initiated: April 9, 2026

Summary

NHTSA records recall 26V228000, published April 10, 2026 and initiated April 9, 2026. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights.

What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2024-2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The vehicle's software may misinterpret contact if the door switch is bumped, deactivating the amber and red warning lights and the stop sign arm.

What to do

Dealers will update the amber and red warning light software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1032.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER C2
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V228000 on April 10, 2026. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2024-2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The vehicle's software may misinterpret contact if the door switch is bumped, deactivating the amber and red warning lights and the stop sign arm.

What should I do if I have this product?

Dealers will update the amber and red warning light software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1032.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: SAF-T-LINER C2.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)