2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: Deactivated Warning Lights & Stop Sign
Report received by NHTSA: April 9, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
3,285 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.
- Compared with
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has 20 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 15 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
293 earlier NHTSA recalls by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 24, 2026 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: Heater Hose May Rupture and Leak
- Feb. 14, 2026 2023-2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2023-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recall: Heater Hose May Leak Hot Heating Coolant Inside Passenger Compartment
- Feb. 14, 2026 2023-2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2023-2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX recall: Heater Hose May Leak Hot Heating Coolant Inside Passenger Compartment
- Feb. 11, 2026 2020-2027 Western Star 49X, 2021-2027 Western Star 47X recall: Improper Battery Connection May Cause Fire
- Dec. 9, 2025 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2024-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V228000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 3,285 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | F1032 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record