Engine
- Component
- Engine
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 70
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2026-02-24
- Owners notified
- 2026-04-24
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.