Service brakes, air: critical fastenersRecall 25V-602 · Thomas Built Buses vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 25V-602 covers 36 Thomas Built Buses vehicles for a service brakes, air: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V602000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 19, 2024 to June 12, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.