THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V850000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 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

Summary

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.

Consequence

A loose power cable connection may cause electrical arcing, which can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.