Recall 23V209000: 2021–2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

Report received

Sep 13, 2023

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

380vehicles

Model years

2021–2023

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 2021-2023 Thomas Built Bus SAF-TLINER C2 JOULEY school buses equipped with an automatic low voltage disconnect switch. The automatic low voltage disconnect switch may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting.

Possible consequence

A loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the automatic low voltage disconnect switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL968.

Affected model years

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

• 2021 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints
• 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints