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Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Recall 18V378: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables

NHTSA campaign 18V378, reported June 7, 2011, 8 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V378Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with two 8D batteries. The battery power cable may not have adequate clearance between the cable and battery hold down bracket. As a result, the cable can rub against the bracket damaging the cable.
Risk
The damaged battery cable may electrically arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cable routing, rerouting it as necessary to provide the proper clearance, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on August 6, 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 FL-768.
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.

Affected vehicles

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22018