2019–2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 22V271000 · 2,943 units potentially affected · filed Apr 22, 2022
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Thomas Built Bus HDX school buses. The positive battery cable may be routed improperly, allowing it to chafe against the transmission oil cooler hoses, which can cause an electrical short circuit.
Why it matters
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL928.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V271000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL928
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Units affected
- 2,943
- Report received
- Apr 22, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jan 20, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023