2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 2, 2026 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SAF-T-Liner C2 years
Not enough data 14th of 33 for complaints
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NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 so far. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 recalls (7)

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Exterior lighting:headlightsOct 1, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V632000 · 30 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.

Risk: Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1040.

Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assemblyAug 10, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V522000 · 22,778 vehicles

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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assemblyAug 10, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V523000 · 160 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit 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.

Fix: 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.

Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lightsApr 9, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V228000 · 3,285 vehicles

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.

Fix: 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.

EngineFeb 24, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V109000 · 70 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The heater hose may rupture, which can result in hot coolant leaking inside the passenger compartment.

Risk: Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1031.

Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:Dec 9, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V849000 · 600 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2025-2027 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses HDX, and 2026-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The wheel chair restraint retractor may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1028.

Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:Dec 9, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V850000 · 2 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley and 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with a QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraint. The wheel chair restraint retractor may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: A dealer will inspect and replace the retractor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1028.

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Other Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 years

← 2026 SAF-T-Liner C2

YearComplaintsRecalls
202707
2026 SAF-T-Liner C207
2025 SAF-T-Liner C2013
2024 SAF-T-Liner C2014
2023 SAF-T-Liner C2012
2022 SAF-T-Liner C2112
2021 SAF-T-Liner C2015
2020 SAF-T-Liner C2116
2019 SAF-T-Liner C2024
2018 SAF-T-Liner C2122
2017 SAF-T-Liner C2028
2016 SAF-T-Liner C2025
2015 SAF-T-Liner C2220
2014 SAF-T-Liner C2018
2013 SAF-T-Liner C2118
2012 SAF-T-Liner C2316
2011 SAF-T-Liner C2022
2010 SAF-T-Liner C2122
2009 SAF-T-Liner C2221
2008 SAF-T-Liner C2527
2007 SAF-T-Liner C2125
2006 SAF-T-Liner C2221
2005 SAF-T-Liner C2016
2004 SAF-T-Liner C205
2003 SAF-T-Liner C214
2002 SAF-T-Liner C212
2001 SAF-T-Liner C201
2000 SAF-T-Liner C201
1999 SAF-T-Liner C201
1998 SAF-T-Liner C201
1997 SAF-T-Liner C201
1996 SAF-T-Liner C201
1995 SAF-T-Liner C201

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2?

Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SAF-T-Liner C2 model years, the 2027 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.