2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 Jouley: Equipment Adaptive/mobility recall
NHTSA campaign 25V850000 · 2 units potentially affected · filed Dec 9, 2025
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V850000
- Manufacturer no.
- F1028
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
- Units affected
- 2
- Report received
- Dec 9, 2025
- Owner letters
- Feb 5, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.