Storage: tank assemblyRecall 26V-522 · 2024–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 26V-522 covers 22,778 2024–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 1% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V522000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 10, 2023 to July 14, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.