Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2025–2027 Thomas Built Buses — 5 models

Recall date

December 9, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

25V849000

Brand / firm

Thomas Built Buses

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 600 units

Why it was recalled

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2025-2027 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses HDX, and 2026-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The wheel chair restraint retractor may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.