Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA recall 26V522000 · announced August 10, 2026 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · 22,778 units affected

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school 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."

The risk

During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

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 covered by this recall

• 2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
• 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
• 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
• 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.