CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with 2 8D batteries. The battery power cable may have inadequate clearance between the cable and the battery hold down bracket when the battery tray is pulled out for service, causing the cable to rub against the bracket.
- Risk
- The battery cable rubbing may cause the cable to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will be inspect the battery cables and reroute them for proper clearance, as required, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 18, 2018. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL768.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses, equipped with two 8D batteries, may have inadequate clearance between the battery power cable and the battery hold-down bracket. When the battery tray is pulled out for service, the cable can rub against the bracket.
The rubbing may cause the cable to short circuit, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their bus checked.
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the battery cables and reroute them for proper clearance as needed, free of charge. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number FL768. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 20182019 |
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