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Vehicle recall 26V702000 · October 22, 2026

Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley, SAF-T-Liner C2 and 2 more models

The wheelhouse body interior joints may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength.

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 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.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
26V702000
Reported to NHTSA
October 22, 2026
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer campaign
F1044
Vehicles potentially affected
13,593
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Structure › Body
Recall 26V702000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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