NHTSA Campaign 26V697000

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Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Oct 21, 2026 · 8 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The heater hose may rupture, which can result in hot coolant leaking inside the passenger compartment.

Consequence

Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1043.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2027 8

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V697000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.