United StatesThomas Built Buses 2027 Saf‑T‑Liner C2 school buses are affected; owners can identify them by the 2027 Saf‑T‑Liner C2 model. The heater hose may rupture and allow hot coolant to leak into the passenger compartment, which can burn occupants. Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026, and owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (DTNA recall F1031).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V109000; Manufacturer campaign F1031
The hazard
Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1031.
The official notice
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