Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2
— Recall Campaign #22V876000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY school buses. An insufficient connection in the battery pack may cause the battery management system to shut down unexpectedly.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 151 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V876000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 23, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V876000 |
| Units affected: | 151 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY school buses. An insufficient connection in the battery pack may cause the battery management system to shut down unexpectedly.
- Consequeces:
- An unexpected shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-960.
- Notes:
- 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.