01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V850000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- December 9, 2025
- Potential units
- 2campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley and 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with a QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraint. The wheel chair restraint retractor may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Why it matters: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
A dealer will inspect and replace the retractor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1028.
Owner notification: February 5, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 25V849000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Report received
- December 9, 2025
- Potential units
- 600campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2025-2027 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses HDX, and 2026-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The wheel chair restraint retractor may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Why it matters: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1028.
Owner notification: February 5, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 25V604000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- September 11, 2025
- Potential units
- 99campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner C2, 2026 Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Why it matters: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.
Owner notification: November 10, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 25V602000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Report received
- September 11, 2025
- Potential units
- 36campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel.
Why it matters: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.
Owner notification: November 10, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
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