EngineRecall 26V-109 · 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 26V-109 covers 70 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 41% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V109000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
41%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 8, 2025 to December 12, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.