Recall 22V272000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Report Date
20220422
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Affected Vehicles
5 models
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Thomas Built Bus HDX commercial 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.
Safety Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 FL929.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
| 2020 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
| 2021 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
| 2022 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
| 2023 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.