Thomas Built Buses recalls 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses over heater hose that may rupture
The heater hose in these school buses may rupture and let hot coolant leak into the passenger compartment, where it could burn people on board.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the heater hose and replace it if needed, free of charge. Owners can call DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and give recall number F1043; letters are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026.
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Recall details
- Product
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2027
- Hazard
- Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 8 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 21, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V697000
- Manufacturer campaign number: F1043
- Model years: 2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ENGINE
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1043.
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