Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V602000

Service brakes, air: critical fasteners

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-09-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V602000

Service brakes, air: critical fasteners

Component
Service brakes, air: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
36
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-11
Owners notified
2025-11-10

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-Liner C22026 2025
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley2026 2025

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.