Recall 18V930000: 2019–2020 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

Report received

Dec 21, 2018

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

5,423vehicles

Model years

2019–2020

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with an optional auxiliary outlet powered by the ignition and accessory power circuits. An electrical overload on the auxiliary circuit may cause the ignition fuse to open and the engine to shut down.

Possible consequence

An engine shutdown without the ability to restart increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will modify the wiring to prevent the power port from affecting the ignition circuit, free of charge. DTNA mailed an interim letter on February 1, 2019. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-804.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2020 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints