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VehicleApr 19, 201890 affected

Thomas Built Buses recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with 2 8D batteries. The battery power cable may have inadequate clearance between the cable and the battery hold down bracket when the battery tray is pulled out for service, causing the cable to rub against the bracket.

What could happen

The battery cable rubbing may cause the cable to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will be inspect the battery cables and reroute them for proper clearance, as required, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 18, 2018. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL768.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V250000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 19, 2018
Owners notified
Oct 3, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
90
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Mar 10, 2017 to Mar 6, 2018
Part
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Maker's own recall number
FL768

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.safercar.gov.

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