Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables

NHTSA campaign 18V250000 · announced April 19, 2018 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America Llc · 90 units affected

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with 2 8D batteries. The battery power cable may have inadequate clearance between the cable and the battery hold down bracket when the battery tray is pulled out for service, causing the cable to rub against the bracket.

The risk

The battery cable rubbing may cause the cable to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will be inspect the battery cables and reroute them for proper clearance, as required, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 18, 2018. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL768.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
• 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.