NHTSA Campaign 26V523000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Aug 10, 2026 · 160 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Consequence
During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2024 | 160 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2025 | 160 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2026 | 160 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2027 | 160 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V523000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.