CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the amber and red warning light software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1032.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses may have software that misreads contact with the door switch as a signal to turn off. If the door switch is bumped, the amber and red warning lights and the stop sign arm can be deactivated.
When these lights and the stop arm do not activate, other drivers are not warned that the bus is slowing down or stopping for students. This raises the risk of a crash or injury to students and others on the road.
Dealers will update the amber and red warning light software at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. You can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall F1032, and check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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