The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel.
The risk
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 | 2025, 2026 |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 2025, 2026 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 | 2025 | 0 | 13 |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 | 2026 | 0 | 7 |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 2025 | 0 | 5 |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 2026 | 0 | 4 |
Other service brakes, air recalls in 2025
24 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the service brakes, air; Daimler Trucks North America, LLC filed 166 campaigns in all.
| 25V898000 19 Dec 2025 | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| 25V867000 15 Dec 2025 | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| 25V817000 25 Nov 2025 | International Motors, LLC |
| 25V806000 20 Nov 2025 | International Motors, LLC |
| 25V795000 17 Nov 2025 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 25V781000 13 Nov 2025 | International Motors, LLC |
| 25V724000 23 Oct 2025 | Wartech Engineering, LLC |
| 25V601000 11 Sept 2025 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
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