Recall 23V846000: 2021–2025 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

Report received

Dec 14, 2023

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

701vehicles

Model years

2021–2025

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 2021-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley electric school buses. The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Possible consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting February 1, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL987.

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
• 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2025 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints