Official recall notice
Fuel Tank Cage Incompatible with Fuel System/FMVSS 301
- Recall date
- 2026-08-11
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 22,778
- Vehicle
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Why it was recalled
Hazard
During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recommended action
What to do
Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037.
Product description
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."