26V-228 Open recall Apr 9, 2026
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
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.
Risk: 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: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1032. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 24V-569 Open recall Aug 1, 2024
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2024-2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The ground cable for the air conditioning system may have been improperly installed and overheat.
Risk: An overheated ground cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the ground cable connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1008. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 24V-478 Open recall Jun 26, 2024
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The audible emergency warning alarm sounds may not activate when the emergency hatch or window is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk: An inaudible alarm that fails to warn the driver of an open emergency exit can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the emergency sound software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1004. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 24V-401 Open recall Jun 4, 2024
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2025 Thomas Built Buses Safe-T-Liner EFX school buses. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.
Risk: Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 24V-336 Open recall May 14, 2024
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
PARKING BRAKE
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C2 and SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The rubber ball seal in the Intellipark Park Valve Modules (PVM) may fracture and cause a leak, which can result in park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving.
Risk: Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the Intellipark PVM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1000. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 23V-843 Open recall Dec 13, 2023
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
STRUCTURE:BODY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint between the bulkhead and window panel 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."
Risk: A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL986. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 23V-669 Open recall Oct 3, 2023
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2020-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner Jouley school buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.
Risk: An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners for the emergency exit door, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL982. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 23V-670 Open recall Oct 3, 2023
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 transit buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.
Risk: An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners for the emergency exit door, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL982. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 23V-621 Open recall Sep 6, 2023
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 school buses. The electrical cables for the air conditioning (AC) may not be installed properly, which can allow the electrical connection to overheat.
Risk: An overheated electrical connection increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the electrical cables, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL981. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 23V-333 Open recall May 9, 2023
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
STRUCTURE:BODY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2021-2023 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint 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."
Risk: A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL973. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 23V-330 Open recall May 8, 2023
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
STRUCTURE:BODY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 school buses. A rear exterior joint 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."
Risk: A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL972. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
Read the full explainer → 23V-259 Open recall Apr 7, 2023
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX, Thomas Built Buses Chassis and 2023-2024 School Bus Chassis school buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Risk: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.
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