2023-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley and others recall: body
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 22, 2026. It covers about 13,593 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 13,593
- reported
- Oct 22, 2026
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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 number 26V702000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 26V702000
Is there a recall on the 2023-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley and others body?
Yes. Recall 26V702000, reported on October 22, 2026, covers about 13,593 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V702000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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