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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- 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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