NHTSA Campaign 23V846000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Dec 14, 2023 · 701 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley electric school buses. The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting February 1, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL987.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY 2021 701
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY 2022 701
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY 2023 701
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY 2024 701
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY 2025 701

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V846000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.