Recall 23V209000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Report Date
20230913
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

A loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.