NHTSA Campaign 21V850000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Nov 2, 2021 · 1,434 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The nut for the power cable stud on the alternator may not have been tightened properly, which can cause a loose cable connection.
Consequence
A loose power cable connection may cause electrical arcing, which can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the alternator power cable connection and tighten it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL904.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2020 | 1,434 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2021 | 1,434 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2022 | 1,434 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2020 | 1,434 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2021 | 1,434 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2022 | 1,434 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V850000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.