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Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 — 18V930000

NHTSA ID
18V930000
Make
Thomas Built Buses
Model
Saf-t-liner C2
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2018-12-21
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Units Affected
5,423
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-804

Summary

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.

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 Vehicles

Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Model Years: 2020

2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2