NHTSA recall 23V621000
Electrical system
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Reported Sep 6, 2023679 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number FL981
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 school buses. The electrical cables for the air conditioning (AC) may not be installed properly, which can allow the electrical connection to overheat.
The risk
An overheated electrical connection increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the electrical cables, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL981.