NHTSA Campaign 22V272000

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

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Apr 22, 2022 · 138 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Thomas Built Bus HDX commercial 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 FL929.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2019 138
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2020 138
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2021 138
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2022 138
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2023 138

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V272000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.