Recall 21V850000: 2020–2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 2, 2021

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

1,434vehicles

Model years

2020–2022

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The nut for the power cable stud on the alternator may not have been tightened properly, which can cause a loose cable connection.

Possible consequence

A loose power cable connection may cause electrical arcing, which can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the alternator power cable connection and tighten it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL904.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2020 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2021 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2020 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
• 2021 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
• 2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints