NHTSA recall 26V632000 · Oct 1, 2026
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Insufficient Illumination from Low Beam Headlights
Product
2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses
Hazard
Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1040.
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- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 30
- Manufacturer campaign number
- F1040
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 12:58 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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