NHTSA Campaign 26V228000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Apr 9, 2026 · 3,285 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2024 3,285
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2025 3,285
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2026 3,285
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2027 3,285

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V228000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.