Vehicle recall 26V228000 · April 9, 2026
2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Warning lights and a stop sign arm that fail to activate will not warn other drivers the school bus is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V228000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 9, 2026
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- F1032
- Owner notification
- June 1, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,285
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 (2024-2027): 2027, 2026, 2025, 2024
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