# Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Heater Hose May Rupture and Leak (26V109000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Subject | Heater Hose May Rupture and Leak |
| NHTSA ID | 26V109000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | F1031 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Units potentially affected | 70 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The heater hose may rupture, which can result in hot coolant leaking inside the passenger compartment. |
| Consequence | Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1031. |

## Why this score
- 70 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V109000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.