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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V930000

2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Published January 31, 2019 · Recall initiated: December 21, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V930000, published January 31, 2019 and initiated December 21, 2018. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER C2
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V930000 on January 31, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: SAF-T-LINER C2.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)