CarRecallWatchThe 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recalls
School Bus Body Joints May Be Too Weak in a Crash
Certain Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER school buses may have wheelhouse body interior joints that were manufactured incorrectly, so the joints may not have enough strength.
Fuel Leak Risk in a Crash Prompts School Bus Recall
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.
Diesel Fuel Tank Mounts May Leak in a Crash, Raising Fire Risk
Certain 2024 through 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses may have a fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting that are incompatible.
School Bus Warning Lights and Stop Arm May Not Activate
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.
Wheelchair Restraint May Not Lock, Risking Movement in Transit
Certain school buses equipped with QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraints have a retractor that may not lock.
Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen and Detach
Brake caliper mounting bolts on certain school buses may loosen and detach.
Steering tie rod nut may loosen, risking loss of steering control
The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin on the steering linkage may not be installed properly.
School Buses Can Lose Steering Control From Loose Tie Rod Parts
Certain 2025-2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner school buses (C2, HDX, EFX, and C2 Jouley models) may have a tie rod castle nut and cotter pin that were not installed properly.
2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 questions
Does the 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2: School Bus Body Joints May Be Too Weak in a Crash; Fuel Leak Risk in a Crash Prompts School Bus Recall; Diesel Fuel Tank Mounts May Leak in a Crash, Raising Fire Risk; School Bus Warning Lights and Stop Arm May Not Activate; Wheelchair Restraint May Not Lock, Risking Movement in Transit. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.