2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 22V876000 · 151 units potentially affected · filed Nov 23, 2022
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY school buses. An insufficient connection in the battery pack may cause the battery management system to shut down unexpectedly.
Why it matters
An unexpected shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-960.
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
- 22V876000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL-960
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Units affected
- 151
- Report received
- Nov 23, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jul 14, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
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