THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V876000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-07-14 2022-11-23 2022-11-25

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-960

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 151

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

An unexpected shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.