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SevereNHTSA·22V418000·Announced 2022-06-13

Thomas Built Buses Recalls 2021-2023 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley Electric Buses

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2021-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric buses due to a high voltage battery cable defect that may cause power loss, ground short circuits, or fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (high voltage battery cable) that can cause a ground short circuit and increase the risk of fire, injury, or crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley Electric Buses. The recall addresses a defect where a high voltage battery cable may not be properly connected. This issue can cause a loss of electrical power or a ground short circuit.

The defective cable connection can lead to an unexpected engine shut down, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. A ground short circuit can also increase the risk of a fire.

According to the source, all vehicles have already been remedied, and therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL939. 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.

The recalled product

Product
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric Bus
Hazard
Affected units
185

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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