Recall 18V929000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Report Date
20181221
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.