How many recalls does the 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 have?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Thomas Built Buses will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2.

Are recall repairs on a 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 free?

Usually. Federal law requires Thomas Built Buses to remedy recalls on the 2027 SAF-T-Liner C2 free of charge at an authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA #26V632000

Reported October 1, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 30 vehicles

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.

Safety consequence

Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1040.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #26V522000

Reported August 10, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 22,778 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #26V523000

Reported August 10, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 160 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

NHTSA #26V228000

Reported April 9, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 3,285 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Warning lights and a stop sign arm that fail to activate will not warn other drivers the school bus is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the amber and red warning light software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1032.

ENGINE

NHTSA #26V109000

Reported February 24, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 70 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

NHTSA #25V850000

Reported December 9, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 2 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

NHTSA #25V849000

Reported December 9, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 600 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Other Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 model years

Check your 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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