Recall 22V272000: 2019–2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX

Report received

Apr 22, 2022

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

138vehicles

Model years

2019–2023

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 2019-2023 Thomas Built Bus HDX commercial buses. The positive battery cable may be routed improperly, allowing it to chafe against the transmission oil cooler hoses, which can cause an electrical short circuit.

Possible consequence

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL929.

Affected model years

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

• 2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX1 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
• 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints