Fuel Tank Cage Incompatible with Fuel System/FMVSS 301
Non-Compliance Recall
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 22,778
- Recall opened
- Aug 10, 2026
- Owner notification
- —
- Manufacturer campaign
- F1037
- Type
- Recall
Affected vehicles (1)
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C22024–2027
Defect
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 / consequence
During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V522000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.