2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2. The newest campaign is 26V522000. NHTSA received the report on 10 Aug 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Fuel System, Diesel / Storage / Tank Assembly. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V522000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037.

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Recall campaigns

14 campaigns, newest first. 73,064 units in total.

26V52200010 Aug 2026Fuel System, Diesel / Storage / Tank Assembly
26V52300010 Aug 2026Fuel System, Diesel / Storage / Tank Assembly
26V2280009 Apr 2026Exterior Lighting / Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
24V5690001 Aug 2024Electrical System / Wiring
24V47800026 Jun 2024Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit
24V4010004 Jun 2024Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
24V33600014 May 2024Parking Brake
23V84300013 Dec 2023Structure / Body
23V6700003 Oct 2023Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit / Latching/Release System
23V6690003 Oct 2023Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit / Latching/Release System
23V6210006 Sep 2023Electrical System
23V3330009 May 2023Structure / Body
23V3300008 May 2023Structure / Body
23V2590007 Apr 2023Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

26V522000Received 10 Aug 2026. 22,778 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Storage / Tank Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1037. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Sep 2026.
26V523000Received 10 Aug 2026. 160 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Storage / Tank Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1037. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Sep 2026.
26V228000Received 9 Apr 2026. 3,285 units.
Exterior Lighting / Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1032. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jun 2026.
24V569000Received 1 Aug 2024. 629 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2024-2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The ground cable for the air conditioning system may have been improperly installed and overheat.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated ground cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and repair the ground cable connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1008.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1008. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Sep 2024.
24V478000Received 26 Jun 2024. 162 units.
Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The audible emergency warning alarm sounds may not activate when the emergency hatch or window is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An inaudible alarm that fails to warn the driver of an open emergency exit can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the emergency sound software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1004.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Aug 2024.
24V401000Received 4 Jun 2024. 27 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2025 Thomas Built Buses Safe-T-Liner EFX school buses. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number D24R6. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jul 2024.
24V336000Received 14 May 2024. 398 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C2 and SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The rubber ball seal in the Intellipark Park Valve Modules (PVM) may fracture and cause a leak, which can result in park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the Intellipark PVM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1000.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number F1000. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Aug 2024.
23V843000Received 13 Dec 2023. 321 units.
Structure / Body
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint between the bulkhead and window panel may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL986.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL986. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jan 2024.
23V670000Received 3 Oct 2023. 173 units.
Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit / Latching/Release System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 transit buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners for the emergency exit door, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL982.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL982. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Dec 2023.
23V669000Received 3 Oct 2023. 20,668 units.
Structure / Emergency / Escape/Egress/Exit / Latching/Release System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2020-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner Jouley school buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners for the emergency exit door, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL982.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL982. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Dec 2023.
23V621000Received 6 Sep 2023. 679 units.
Electrical System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 school buses. The electrical cables for the air conditioning (AC) may not be installed properly, which can allow the electrical connection to overheat.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overheated electrical connection increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and tighten the electrical cables, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL981.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL981. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Oct 2023.
23V333000Received 9 May 2023. 23,590 units.
Structure / Body
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2021-2023 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL973.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL973. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Dec 2023.
23V330000Received 8 May 2023. 146 units.
Structure / Body
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 school buses. A rear exterior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL972.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL972. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jun 2023.
23V259000Received 7 Apr 2023. 48 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX, Thomas Built Buses Chassis and 2023-2024 School Bus Chassis school buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL970. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Aug 2023.

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Recall Register. 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/thomas-built-buses/saf-t-liner-c2/2024/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2?: 73,064 units in 14 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 134 recall campaigns for the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2, model years 1995 to 2027. 14 of them name the 2024 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.