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HighNHTSA·24V570000·Announced 2024-08-01

Thomas Built Buses Recalls 2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 Over Fire Risk

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses because an improperly installed air conditioning ground cable may overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to an overheating electrical component, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the ground cable for the air conditioning system may have been improperly installed. This installation error can cause the cable to overheat.

An overheated ground cable can increase the risk of a fire. DTNA has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this defect.

Dealers will inspect and repair the ground cable connection free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 11, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000 or 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 — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
13

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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