THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2024: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V621000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-10-19 2023-09-06 2023-09-07

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL981

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 679

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 school buses. The electrical cables for the air conditioning "AC" may not be installed properly, which can allow the electrical connection to overheat.

Consequence

An overheated electrical connection increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the electrical cables, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL981.

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.