Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses recalled for fuel tank cage fire risk
What this means
Certain 2024–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses have a fuel tank cage and fuel system that may not fit together properly. In a crash, this incompatibility could cause a fuel leak and increase the risk of fire.
- Check your owner notification letter mailed in September 2026.
- Contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free repair.
- Dealers will reconfigure the fuel tank cage components at no cost.
The agency's original wording
During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Official notice
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