2021–2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V209000 · 380 units potentially affected · filed Sep 13, 2023
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Bus SAF-TLINER C2 JOULEY school buses equipped with an automatic low voltage disconnect switch. The automatic low voltage disconnect switch may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting.
Why it matters
A loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove the automatic low voltage disconnect switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL968.
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
- 23V209000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL968
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Units affected
- 380
- Report received
- Sep 13, 2023
- Owner letters
- Oct 18, 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 C2 2021, 2022, 2023