2021–2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 Jouley: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V846000 · 701 units potentially affected · filed Dec 14, 2023
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley electric school buses. The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Why it matters
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting February 1, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL987.
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
- 23V846000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL987
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
- Units affected
- 701
- Report received
- Dec 14, 2023
- Owner letters
- Feb 1, 2024
- 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 Jouley 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025