Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 18V-929 · 2019–2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2

Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-929 covers 40 2019–2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.

68%
Vehicles repaired27 of 40 · 2021 Q2
Vehicles affected401 model
ReportedDec 21, 2018Owners notified Aug 27, 2019
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 18V929000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 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.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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 owners an interim letter on February 1, 2019 to notify them of the issue. The recall began on 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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

68%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2019 Q32021 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 3, 2018 to November 21, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.