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SevereNHTSA·22V876000·Announced 2022-11-23

2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 Recalled for Battery Pack Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY school buses because an insufficient battery connection may cause sudden loss of drive power.

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 in the propulsion system that can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY school buses. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical propulsion system where an insufficient connection in the battery pack may cause the battery management system to shut down unexpectedly.

This defect can result in a sudden loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 151 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 14, 2023.

Dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-960. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
151

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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