THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V378000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-10-03 | 2011-06-07 | 2018-06-11 |
Production Dates: 2017-09-28 - 2018-02-20
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-768
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with two 8D batteries. The battery power cable may not have adequate clearance between the cable and battery hold down bracket. As a result, the cable can rub against the bracket damaging the cable.
The damaged battery cable may electrically arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cable routing, rerouting it as necessary to provide the proper clearance, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on August 6, 2018. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-768.
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.safercar.gov.
