THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2020) recall — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with optional auxiliary outlets that may shut down engines without restart, risking crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine shutdown without the ability to restart increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The electrical system may cause the engine to shut down without restarting, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80068-thomas-built-saf-t-liner-c2-2020-bus-electrical-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80068-thomas-built-saf-t-liner-c2-2020-bus-electrical-recall · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V930000
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“Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 2020 Bus Electrical Recall: Engine Shutdown Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80068-thomas-built-saf-t-liner-c2-2020-bus-electrical-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #18V930000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V930000).
Why it’s dangerous
The auxiliary outlet is powered by the ignition circuit. If an electrical overload occurs, the ignition fuse opens, causing the engine to shut down without restarting. This can lead to a crash if the bus is moving.
Who’s affected
School bus owners and operators of 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 buses with optional auxiliary outlets. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the bus shuts down during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with an optional auxiliary outlet powered by the ignition circuit. The recall began August 27, 2019.
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Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your bus is affected and schedule a free wiring modification.
Get Free Wiring Modification
Dealers will modify the wiring to prevent the power port from affecting the ignition circuit at no cost.
What NHTSA says 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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
An electrical overload on the auxiliary circuit may cause the ignition fuse to open, shutting down the engine without restarting.
How can I tell if my bus is affected?
Check for 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with an optional auxiliary outlet powered by the ignition circuit.
What should I do if my bus is affected?
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free wiring modification from a dealer.
Contact Thomas Built
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomas Built to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V930000 — Thomas Built Thomas Built Hello, I own a Thomas Built that is covered by recall 18V930000 from Thomas Built. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V930000 (December 21, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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