THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V850000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-11-02 | 2021-11-02 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL904
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1434
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2020-2022 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The nut for the power cable stud on the alternator may not have been tightened properly, which can cause a loose cable connection.
A loose power cable connection may cause electrical arcing, which can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect the alternator power cable connection and tighten it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL904.
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.
