NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 3 more recall: Insufficient Interior Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
- Recall number
- 26V702000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Structure
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 13593
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Structure
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2025–2027 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 2023–2027 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner EFX2 | 2026–2027 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HDX2 | 2026–2027 |
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 2023-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, 2025-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2, 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2, and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The wheelhouse body interior joints may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What should you 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.
Manufacturer campaign number
F1044
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V702000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.