CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2024-2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The ground cable for the air conditioning system may have been improperly installed and overheat.
- Risk
- An overheated ground cable can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the ground cable connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1008.
- 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
The ground cable for the air conditioning system on these school buses may have been improperly installed, so it can overheat.
An overheated ground cable can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this seriously, since the buses carry students.
Authorized dealers will inspect and repair the ground cable connection at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2024. You can also contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000, and check your vehicle identification number (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 | 20242025 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 20242025 |