Recall 22V553000: 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 29, 2022

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

71vehicles

Model years

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 2023 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.

Possible consequence

Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Remedy

Cummins will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-949.

Affected model years

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

• 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints