THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V272000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-01-20 2022-04-22 2022-04-25

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL928

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 138

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019-2023 Thomas Built Bus HDX commercial buses. The positive battery cable may be routed improperly, allowing it to chafe against the transmission oil cooler hoses, which can cause an electrical short circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL929.

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.