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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2Manufacturer campaign: F1028Part: TBB 65010899 Part: TBB 228450Part: TBB 137764Part: TBB 1237222026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEYVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
- Brand or manufacturer
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V850000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety