Recall 23V209000: 2021–2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 13, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 380
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Bus SAF-TLINER C2 JOULEY school buses equipped with an automatic low voltage disconnect switch. The automatic low voltage disconnect switch may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting.
The risk
A loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove the automatic low voltage disconnect switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL968.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V209000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL968
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Oct 18, 2023
- Components
- Electrical system (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology