CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 school buses. The electrical cables for the air conditioning (AC) may not be installed properly, which can allow the electrical connection to overheat.
- Risk
- An overheated electrical connection increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the electrical cables, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL981.
- 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
Certain 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 school buses may have air conditioning electrical cables that were not installed properly. A poor connection can allow the electrical connection to overheat.
An overheated electrical connection increases the risk of a fire. If you own an affected bus, do not ignore this recall.
Dealers will inspect the air conditioning electrical cables and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Daimler Truck North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall number FL981). You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2024 |
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