NHTSA Recall 25V849000: Unspecified component (equipment adaptive/mobility)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 600 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V849000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | F1028 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY › WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT › LATCH/ANCHOR › |
| Report received | December 9, 2025 |
| Owner notification | February 5, 2026 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V849000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW | 2025, 2026, 2027 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2026, 2027 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 2026 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2025 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2026 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.