CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Risk
- During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2024 through 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses may have a diesel fuel tank cage and fuel system mounting that are incompatible. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 301, which covers fuel system integrity.
In a crash, this incompatibility could cause a fuel leak, which increases the risk of a fire.
Authorized dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2026. You can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number F1037, and you can 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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