Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator

NHTSA campaign 21V850000 · announced November 2, 2021 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · 1,434 units affected

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The nut for the power cable stud on the alternator may not have been tightened properly, which can cause a loose cable connection.

The risk

A loose power cable connection may cause electrical arcing, which can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the alternator power cable connection and tighten it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL904.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx
• 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx
• 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx
• 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
• 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
• 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx

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