Thomas Built Buses 2026–2027 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Recalled December 9, 2025 · NHTSA recall 25V850000 · Thomas Built Buses
Hazard
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
A dealer will inspect and replace the retractor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1028.
Units
2 units
Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley and 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with a QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraint. The wheel chair restraint retractor may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
What to do
A dealer will inspect and replace the retractor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1028.
Product
Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 · Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
Manufacturer(s)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →