NHTSA recall 23V209000
Electrical system
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Reported Sep 13, 2023380 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number FL968
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Bus SAF-TLINER C2 JOULEY school buses equipped with an automatic low voltage disconnect switch. The automatic low voltage disconnect switch may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting.
The risk
A loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will remove the automatic low voltage disconnect switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL968.