2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley recall: Insufficient Illumination from Low Beam Headlights
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 1, 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 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.
- The risk
Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
30 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley.
- 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
304 earlier NHTSA recalls by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 9, 2026 2020-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2022 Western Star 49X recall: Modulator Valve Corrosion May Cause Brake Pull
- Aug. 24, 2026 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX2, 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 recall: Insufficient Joint Strength and Missing Seat Belt Anchor/FMVSS 210, 221
- Aug. 10, 2026 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: Fuel Tank Cage Incompatible with Fuel System/FMVSS 301
- Aug. 10, 2026 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: Fuel Tank Cage Incompatible with Fuel System/FMVSS 301
- July 22, 2026 2026-2027 Fccc S2C, 2026-2027 Fccc S2RV, 2026-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 1 more model recall: Insufficient Illumination from Low Beam Headlights
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 2027
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V632000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 30 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | F1040 |
| “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