Certain 2024–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf‑T‑Liner C2 transit buses are recalled; 160 buses are potentially affected. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible, which can cause a fuel leak during a crash and increase the risk of fire. Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage free of charge; owner letters were mailed September 22, 2026, and owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (DTNA recall F1037).
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V523000; 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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