2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recalls
14 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2. Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Aug 10, 2026Fire risk2024–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Fuel System, Diesel
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."
26V522000 · 23K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Aug 10, 2026Fire risk2024–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Fuel System, Diesel
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."
26V523000 · 160 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Apr 9, 2026Crash risk2024–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Exterior Lighting
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2024-2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The vehicle's software may misinterpret contact if the door switch is bumped, deactivating the amber and red warning lights and the stop sign arm.
26V228000 · 3K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Aug 1, 2024Fire risk2024–2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2024–2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2024-2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The ground cable for the air conditioning system may have been improperly installed and overheat.
24V569000 · 629 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Jun 26, 2024Crash risk2023–2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2024–2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The audible emergency warning alarm sounds may not activate when the emergency hatch or window is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
24V478000 · 162 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Jun 4, 2024Crash risk2024–2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2025 Thomas Built Buses Safe-T-Liner EFX school buses. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.
24V401000 · 27 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- May 14, 2024Crash risk2024–2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2024–2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley — Parking Brake
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C2 and SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The rubber ball seal in the Intellipark Park Valve Modules (PVM) may fracture and cause a leak, which can result in park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving.
24V336000 · 398 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Dec 13, 2023Crash risk2024–2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint between the bulkhead and window panel may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
23V843000 · 321 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Oct 3, 2023Crash risk2019–2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2022–2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Joley, 2020–2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2020-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner Jouley school buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.
23V669000 · 21K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Oct 3, 2023Crash risk2019–2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 transit buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.
23V670000 · 173 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Sep 6, 2023Fire risk2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 school buses. The electrical cables for the air conditioning (AC) may not be installed properly, which can allow the electrical connection to overheat.
23V621000 · 679 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- May 9, 2023Crash risk2021–2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2021–2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2021-2023 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
23V333000 · 24K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- May 8, 2023Crash risk2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 school buses. A rear exterior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
23V330000 · 146 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Apr 7, 2023Crash risk2023 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2023–2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2023–2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley and 2 other models — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX, Thomas Built Buses Chassis and 2023-2024 School Bus Chassis school buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
23V259000 · 48 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC