NHTSANHTSA recall 26V697000 · Oct 21, 2026
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Heater Hose May Rupture and Leak
Recall found
Product
Thomas Built Buses 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses
Hazard
Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
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- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The heater hose may rupture, which can result in hot coolant leaking inside the passenger compartment.
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 8
- Manufacturer campaign number
- F1043
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 24, 2026, 6:50 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.