# Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Heater Hose May Rupture and Leak (26V697000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Subject | Heater Hose May Rupture and Leak |
| NHTSA ID | 26V697000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | F1043 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Units potentially affected | 8 |
| 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 are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1043. |

## Why this score
- 8 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V697000). 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.