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.