Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V930000 Reported December 21, 2018

Blown ignition fuse can cause an engine shutdown

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Electrical System · 5,423 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V930000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-804
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
5,423
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 21, 2018
Completion Rate
82.62

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V930000 or campaign FL-804.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V930000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V930000?

NHTSA recall 18V930000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on December 21, 2018. It addresses: Blown ignition fuse can cause an engine shutdown. The recall affects approximately 5,423 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V930000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-804. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.