NHTSA safety recall

Recall 25V602000 · manufacturer campaign F1023

Service Brakes, Air › Critical Fasteners — Thomas Built Buses · reported 11 Sep 2025 · 36 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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 fix

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 campaign
25V602000
Manufacturer campaign
F1023
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report received
11 Sep 2025
Owners notified
10 Nov 2025
Potentially affected
36

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 Jouley 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 Jouley

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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