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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY school buses. An insufficient connection in the battery pack may cause the battery management system to shut down unexpectedly.
- Risk
- An unexpected shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-960.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
This recall covers certain electric school buses in which an insufficient connection inside the battery pack can cause the battery management system to shut down without warning. The battery's power to drive the vehicle may be cut off suddenly.
A sudden loss of drive power can leave the bus unable to keep moving safely, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially when the bus is carrying students.
Authorized dealers will inspect the battery pack and replace it if necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. To check whether your bus is affected, contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall number FL-960), and check your 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 | 2023 |
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