Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 18V-930 · 2019–2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-930 covers 5,423 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 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V930000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An engine shutdown without the ability to restart increases the risk of a crash.
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 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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
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.