Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Bus SAF-TLINER C2
— Recall Campaign #23V209000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 380 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V209000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 13, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V209000 |
| Units affected: | 380 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- A loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.