Go Backs
HomeCategoriesStatesCheck Your Home
Go Backs

Track product recalls and safety alerts from CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, and USDA. Stay informed and keep your family safe.

Browse

  • Categories
  • States
  • Check Your Home
  • Risk Levels

Agencies

  • CPSC
  • FDA Food
  • FDA Drug
  • FDA Device
  • FDA Veterinary
  • NHTSA
  • USDA

Company

  • About
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
Buy Me a Coffee

Recall data is sourced from official U.S. government agencies (CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, USDA) and processed using AI to improve readability. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Always refer to the original agency notice for authoritative information.

ยฉ 2026 Go Backs. All rights reserved.

Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 Recalled for AC Connection Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: September 6, 2023
Share:
Sign in to monitor this recall

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 679 of its 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 school buses due to a serious electrical defect. The air conditioning (AC) electrical cables may have been installed improperly, which can cause the connection to overheat while in use. To resolve this issue, dealers will inspect the AC electrical cables and tighten them as necessary at no cost to the bus owners.

Risk

The improperly installed electrical connections can overheat during vehicle operation, which significantly increases the risk of a fire inside the bus.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your fleet includes 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).
  2. Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to verify if your specific vehicle is part of recall number FL981.
  3. Schedule a free appointment with an authorized dealer to have the air conditioning electrical cables inspected and tightened.
  4. If you have additional questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free inspection and tightening of AC electrical cables.

How to: Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or visit an authorized dealer for a free repair.

Affected Products

Product: 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2
Part / Model:
SAF-T-Liner C2

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V621000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 679 vehicles(68% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: October 19, 2023
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: FL981
Agency Last Updated: October 20, 2023

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

Find an Attorney

This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response