2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V621000 · 679 units potentially affected · filed Sep 6, 2023
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 school buses. The electrical cables for the air conditioning (AC) may not be installed properly, which can allow the electrical connection to overheat.
Why it matters
An overheated electrical connection increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the electrical cables, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL981.
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
- 23V621000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL981
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Units affected
- 679
- Report received
- Sep 6, 2023
- Owner letters
- Oct 19, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
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