NHTSA Campaign 22V271000

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

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Apr 22, 2022 · 2,943 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Thomas Built Bus HDX school buses. The positive battery cable may be routed improperly, allowing it to chafe against the transmission oil cooler hoses, which can cause an electrical short circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL928.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2019 2,943
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2020 2,943
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2021 2,943
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2022 2,943
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2023 2,943

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V271000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.