Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Fuel Tank Cage Incompatible with Fuel System/FMVSS 301
USDaimler Trucks North America, LLC - Fuel Tank Cage Incompatible with Fuel System/FMVSS 301
Recalling Firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Reason for Recall / Hazard
During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Fuel Tank Cage Incompatible with Fuel System/FMVSS 301
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Fuel Tank Cage Incompatible with Fuel System/FMVSS 301 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V522000 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V522000 |
| 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 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." |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | F1037 |
| Potentially affected | 22778 |
| Report received date | 2026-08-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Recalling FirmDaimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Risk LevelFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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