NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2024–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: Fuel Tank Cage Incompatible with Fuel System/FMVSS 301
- Recall number
- 26V522000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Fuel System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 22778
- Hazard tags
- Fire Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Fuel System, Diesel
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2024–2027 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Consequence
During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
What should you 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.
Manufacturer campaign number
F1037
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V522000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.