NHTSA Recall 19V138000: Service brakes, air: control unit/module
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 259 vehicles. It affects 2019–2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V138000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-809 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Report received | February 27, 2019 |
| Owner notification | June 26, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The affected school buses may have been built without Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) modules. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V138000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.