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Automotive · United States · 2026-04-09

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, software may cause unintended braking

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-09
Manufacturer	Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Models affected	SAF-T-LINER C2
Model year	2024-2027
Units affected	3285
Defect	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._x000D_ 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.
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Remedy	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.
Recall number	26V228000
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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