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NHTSA campaign 26V522000

Fuel Tank Cage Incompatible with Fuel System/FMVSS 301

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potential units
22,778
Report received
Aug 10, 2026
Manufacturer ID
F1037

Recall summary

What is being recalled

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Safety consequence

Why this recall matters

During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

What owners should expect

Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037.

Associated products

Affected models and equipment

Vehicle2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2Production dates not reported
Vehicle2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C209/10/2023 - Unknown
Vehicle2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2Unknown - 07/14/2026
Vehicle2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2Production dates not reported

Official documents

NHTSA campaign files