NHTSA2026-10-21
Thomas Built Buses 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses recalled for heater hose rupture risk
What this means
The heater hose in certain 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses may rupture, causing hot coolant to leak inside the passenger compartment. Contact with hot coolant can burn occupants.
- Wait for an owner notification letter expected December 18, 2026.
- Contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free inspection and hose replacement.
- Reference recall number F1043 when contacting the company.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Affected count
8
Products
2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V697000More Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls
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