Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 26V-632 · Thomas Built Buses vehicles

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 26V-632 covers 30 Thomas Built Buses vehicles for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on October 1, 2026.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected302 models
ReportedOct 1, 2026Owner notice date not listed
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 26V632000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 19, 2025 to June 27, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.