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Thomas Built Buses recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with two 8D batteries. The battery power cable may not have adequate clearance between the cable and battery hold down bracket. As a result, the cable can rub against the bracket damaging the cable.

What could happen

The damaged battery cable may electrically arc, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cable routing, rerouting it as necessary to provide the proper clearance, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on August 6, 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 FL-768.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V378000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Jun 7, 2011
Owners notified
Oct 3, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
8
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Sep 28, 2017 to Feb 20, 2018
Part
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Maker's own recall number
FL-768

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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