Thomas Built Buses recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.
What could happen
Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1040.
Vehicles covered
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2027
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley 2027
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V632000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 1, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 30
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 19, 2025 to Mar 6, 2026
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
- Maker's own recall number
- F1040
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 9, 2025
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 9, 2025
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Steering Sep 11, 2025
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Service brakes, air Sep 11, 2025
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Electrical system Aug 1, 2024
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Equipment Jul 24, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.