Thomas Built Buses recalls 2024–2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses over warning lights that may switch off
Software can misread a bump to the door switch and turn off the amber and red warning lights and the stop sign arm, so other drivers may not be warned the bus is slowing, raising the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do
Dealers will update the warning light software for free. Owners can call DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and refer to recall number F1032.
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Recall details
- Product
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2024–2027
- Hazard
- Warning lights and a stop sign arm that fail to activate will not warn other drivers the school bus is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Units
- 3,285 vehicles
- Owner notification
- June 1, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 9, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V228000
- Manufacturer campaign number: F1032
- Model years: 2024–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
- Defect
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2024-2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The vehicle's software may misinterpret contact if the door switch is bumped, deactivating the amber and red warning lights and the stop sign arm.
- Consequence
- Warning lights and a stop sign arm that fail to activate will not warn other drivers the school bus is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will update the amber and red warning light software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1032.
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