2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recalls
13 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2025 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
- Sep 11, 2025Crash risk2025–2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2025–2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley — Service Brakes, Air
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.
25V602000 · 36 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Sep 11, 2025Crash risk2025–2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and 2 other models — Steering
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.
25V604000 · 99 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
- Aug 1, 2024Fire risk2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The ground cable for the air conditioning system may have been improperly installed and overheat.
24V570000 · 13 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
- Jun 3, 2024Crash risk2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx — Wheels
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and EFX school buses. The wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
24V392000 · 106 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Jun 3, 2024Crash risk2025 FCCC MC, 2025 FCCC MT45, 2025 FCCC MT45G and 16 other models — Wheels
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, MT45, MT45G, MT55, S2C 106, S2RV 106, XBS, XCM, XCP, XCR, XCS, Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, 57X, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
24V393000 · 285 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