# Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Fuel Tank Cage Incompatible with Fuel System/FMVSS 301 (26V522000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Subject | Fuel Tank Cage Incompatible with Fuel System/FMVSS 301 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V522000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | F1037 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Units potentially affected | 22778 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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." |
| Consequence | During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (fuel system).
- 22,778 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V522000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.