NHTSA Recall 22V876000
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2022-11-23. An estimated 151 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
An unexpected shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL-960
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.