NHTSA recall 22V876000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Reported Nov 23, 2022151 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number FL-960
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY school buses. An insufficient connection in the battery pack may cause the battery management system to shut down unexpectedly.
The risk
An unexpected shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-960.