United StatesCertain 2024–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf‑T‑Liner C2 school buses (NHTSA campaign 26V522000; manufacturer campaign F1037) are affected. Daimler Trucks North America says the fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible, which can cause a fuel leak in a crash and increase the risk of fire; dealers will reconfigure components free of charge, owner letters were mailed September 22, 2026, and owners may contact DTNA at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V522000; Manufacturer campaign F1037
The hazard
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 were mailed September 22, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037.
The official notice
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