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THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUS; SAF-T-LINER EFX2 SCHOOL BUS; SAF-T-LINER HDX2 SCHOOL BUS — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2026-10-22

THOMAS BUILT, injury risk

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-10-22
Manufacturer	THOMAS BUILT
Models affected	SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUS; SAF-T-LINER EFX2 SCHOOL BUS; SAF-T-LINER HDX2 SCHOOL BUS
Model year	2026; 2027
Units affected	1823
Defect	Issue: On certain school buses, some interior body panel joints above the wheel(s) may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the school buses may not meet the joint strength requirements of Canadian regulations. Note: For the Saf-T-Liner C2 model, the Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley model is also affected by this recall. Safety Risk: A body joint that is not strong enough could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a DTNA authorized service facility to a…
Component	Structure
Recall type	School Bus
Recall number	2026519
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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