Thomas Built Buses 2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses: ABS Brakes Missing
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses that may lack Anti-Lock Braking System modules, risking crashes without ABS.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The operator may not be aware of the absence of ABS function. Unknowingly operating the vehicle without ABS function may increase risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses that may have been built without Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) modules. This could cause crashes if the driver isn't aware the brakes don't have ABS. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80074-thomas-built-buses-2020-saf-t-liner-c2-school-buses.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80074-thomas-built-buses-2020-saf-t-liner-c2-school-buses · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V138000
Cite this page
“Thomas Built Buses 2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses: ABS Brakes Missing.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80074-thomas-built-buses-2020-saf-t-liner-c2-school-buses. Based on NHTSA recall #19V138000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V138000).
Why it’s dangerous
The buses may not have Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) modules, which are required by federal safety standards. Without ABS, the brakes could lock up during hard stops, increasing crash risk if the driver isn't aware of the missing system.
Who’s affected
School bus owners and drivers of 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses are affected. Drivers are most at risk if they operate the bus without knowing it lacks ABS brakes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your school bus is a 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 model. The recall began June 26, 2019, and DTNA will notify owners of the missing ABS modules.
- Brand
Thomas Built Buses- Category
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 ABS module installation.
Have Dealer Inspect Bus
Dealers will inspect the bus and install any missing ABS modules at no cost once DTNA notifies you.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses and install any missing ABS modules, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. The DTNA number for this recall is FL-809.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Thomas Built Buses
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomas Built Buses to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V138000 — Thomas Built Buses 2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses: ABS Brakes Missing Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses 2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses: ABS Brakes Missing that is covered by recall 19V138000 from Thomas Built Buses. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses and install any missing ABS modules, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. The DTNA number for this recall is FL-809. 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.
Keep exploring
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 #19V138000 (February 27, 2019)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.