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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2025-2026 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses Recalled for Brake Defect

Agency Publication Date: September 12, 2025
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Summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling approximately 36 Thomas Built school buses, specifically the 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley models. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may loosen and detach, which can lead to a sudden loss of braking power or damage to the wheels and tires. Authorized dealers will inspect the mounting bolts and either tighten or replace them as needed at no cost to vehicle owners.

Risk

If the brake caliper bolts loosen or fall off, the vehicle may lose braking function or suffer wheel damage, which significantly increases the risk of a crash or loss of vehicle control.

What You Should Do

  1. The recall affects 2025-2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the brake caliper mounting bolts.
  3. Dealers will tighten or replace the mounting bolts as necessary at no charge to the vehicle owner.
  4. For more information, contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number F1023.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional details.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Inspection and tightening or replacement of brake caliper mounting bolts.

How to: Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected Products

Product: 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner C2

Manufacturer recall number F1023

Product: 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley
Variants: Electric

Manufacturer recall number F1023

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V602000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Sold By: Authorized Daimler Trucks North America dealers; Thomas Built Buses dealers
Units Affected: 36 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: November 10, 2025
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: F1023
Agency Last Updated: November 14, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response