NHTSA : 26V228000

Campaign Details

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / 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.

Proposed Solution

The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1032.

🚗 Affected Vehicles4

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.