NHTSAGeneral Alert
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Heater Hose May Rupture and Leak
Published: February 24, 2026Recall ID: 26V109000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Heater Hose May Rupture and Leak
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Heater Hose May Rupture and Leak |
| Nhtsa id | 26V109000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V109000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 25.71 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | F1031 |
| Potentially affected | 70 |
| Report received date | 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |