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Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Recall 24V570: Air conditioning ground cable may overheat and cause fire

NHTSA campaign 24V570, reported August 1, 2024, 13 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses may have an air conditioning system ground cable that was improperly installed. Over time, the cable can overheat at its connection.

An overheated ground cable can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange a repair as soon as possible.

An authorized dealer will inspect and repair the ground cable connection at no charge. Owners who have questions can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 800-745-8000, referencing recall F1008. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V570Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 transit 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.

Affected vehicles

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22025