Storage: tank assemblyRecall 26V-523 · 2024–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 26V-523 covers 160 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.

1%
Vehicles repaired2 of 160 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected1601 model
ReportedAug 10, 2026Owners notified Sep 22, 2026
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 26V523000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit 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.

What to do

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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 27, 2023 to May 20, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.