CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley electric school buses. The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting February 1, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL987.
- 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
The high voltage inverter cable on certain electric school buses may not be secured properly. If the cable works loose, the bus can lose drive power, which increases the risk of a crash.
An authorized dealer will inspect the inverter cable and tighten the fasteners as needed. The inspection and repair are free of charge. Owners were sent notification letters beginning February 1, 2024. If you have questions, you can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall number FL987. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 20212022202320242025 |
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