NHTSA recall 26V228000 · Apr 9, 2026
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Deactivated Warning Lights & Stop Sign
Product
Thomas Built Buses 2024-2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses
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.
What to do
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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- Summary
- 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.
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 3,285
- Manufacturer campaign number
- F1032
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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