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Automotive · United States · 2026-02-24

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses: heater hose may rupture

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-24
Manufacturer	Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Models affected	SAF-T-LINER C2
Model year	2027
Units affected	70
Defect	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._x000D_ Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1031.
Recall number	26V109000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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