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Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Recall 20V113: School Bus Warning Lights and Stop Sign May Stop Working

NHTSA campaign 20V113, reported February 26, 2020, 6,010 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses may have a switch hub module that can fail. If it fails, the red warning lights, the stop sign, and the system indicator can deactivate, so the bus no longer signals that students are boarding or leaving.

When the warning lights and stop sign are not working, other drivers may not realize they must stop and may drive past the bus while students are still loading or unloading. This raises the risk of a student being struck and injured.

Daimler Trucks North America will notify owners, and authorized dealers will update the switch hub module free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2020. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number FL-844. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V113Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING; OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C220202021