Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Service Brakes, Air › Critical Fasteners
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Sep 11, 2025 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 36. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
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.
4 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 25V602000.
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