NHTSA Campaign 18V250000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Apr 19, 2018 · 90 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with 2 8D batteries. The battery power cable may have inadequate clearance between the cable and the battery hold down bracket when the battery tray is pulled out for service, causing the cable to rub against the bracket.

Consequence

The battery cable rubbing may cause the cable to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will be inspect the battery cables and reroute them for proper clearance, as required, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 18, 2018. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL768.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2018 90
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2019 90

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V250000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.