Vehicle recall 26V697000 · October 21, 2026
2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2
The heater hose may rupture, which can result in hot coolant leaking inside the passenger compartment.
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The heater hose may rupture, which can result in hot coolant leaking inside the passenger compartment.
- Consequence
- Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1043.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V697000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 21, 2026
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- F1043
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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