Recall 22V438000: 2020–2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

Report received

Jun 20, 2022

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

461vehicles

Model years

2020–2023

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 2020-2023 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner school buses equipped with 8.8L LPG engines. The engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code that results in an unexpected engine shut down.

Possible consequence

Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL942.

Affected model years

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

• 2020 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints
• 2021 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints
• 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints