Canada2026–2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 school buses are affected; they can be identified by the 2026–2027 model years and the THOMAS BUILT brand. The driver could unintentionally bump the door switch, which can turn off warning lights and cause the stop sign arm to retract, increasing the risk of injury for passengers getting on and off. Daimler Truck North America will notify owners by mail and advise taking the bus to a DTNA authorized service facility to update the electronic control module software.
How to identify it
2026–2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUS
The hazard
On certain school buses, the driver could unintentionally bump the door switch. As a result, the warning lights could turn off and the stop sign arm may retract.
Warning lights and a stop sign arm that don't work could increase the risk of injury for passengers getting on and off the bus.
What to do
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a DTNA authorized service facility to update the electronic control module software.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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