NHTSA Recall 19V869000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 145 vehicles. It affects 2020–2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V869000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-841 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN |
| Report received | December 6, 2019 |
| Owner notification | January 16, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Detroit Diesel DD5 engines. The fan hub bolts may have been may have been insufficiently tightened.
Safety risk
The loose bolts can cause the fan to damage surrounding components and/or detach from the engine, disabling the bus and resulting in an evacuation in an uncontrolled traffic situation, thereby increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the fan hub bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-841.
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 19V869000
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.