Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V113000 Reported February 26, 2020

Warning systems may deactivate

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · N/A · 6,010 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V113000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-844
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6,010
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 26, 2020
Completion Rate
88.15

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2020 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses configured with a specific switch hub module (part numbers 204803 and 216434) combined with a 500k bulk head module and a certain 3-position momentary switch warning light package. the switch hub module (shm) that controls the exterior warning lights and stop sign may fail, resulting in deactivation of the red warning lights, stop sign and system indicator.

Safety Consequence

If the exterior warning lights and stop sign indicator stop working, other drivers may inadvertently proceed driving before the school bus loading/unloading of students is complete, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will update the shm, free of charge. the recall began april 15, 2020. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-844.

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 20V113000 or campaign FL-844.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V113000

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

What is recall 20V113000?

NHTSA recall 20V113000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on February 26, 2020. It addresses: Warning systems may deactivate. The recall affects approximately 6,010 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V113000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-844. 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.