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Automotive · Canada · 2026-02-24

Daimler Truck THOMAS BUILT school bus: heater hose(s) improperly manufactured, could fail and leak coolant

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-24
Manufacturer	DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Models affected	SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUS
Model year	2027
Units affected	1
Defect	On one school bus, the heater hose(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the heater hose(s) could fail and coolant could leak into the bus._x000D_ A coolant leak could create the risk of a burn injury.
Component	Heater And Defroster
Remedy	Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify the owner by mail and advise them to take their school bus to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect and, if necessary, replace the heater hose(s).
Recall number	2026-083
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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