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Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner School Buses Recalled for Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: August 1, 2024
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Summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 629 Thomas Built school buses, including the 2024-2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley models. The ground cable for the air conditioning system may have been improperly installed, causing it to overheat. Owners are being notified by mail to take their buses to a dealer for a free inspection and repair of the ground cable connection.

Risk

The improperly installed ground cable can overheat during operation, which significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire while students or drivers are on board.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking the model and year: this recall includes 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley models.
  2. Check your records or vehicle documentation for DTNA recall number F1008 or NHTSA campaign number 24V569.
  3. Contact Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) customer service at 800-745-8000 to verify if your specific VIN is included in this recall.
  4. Schedule a service appointment with an authorized dealer to have the air conditioning ground cable connection inspected and repaired free of charge.
  5. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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 repair of the ground cable connection.

How to: Contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000 or visit an authorized dealer to have the connection repaired at no cost.

Affected Products

Product: 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Product: 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V569000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Sold By: Authorized DTNA dealers
Units Affected: 629 vehicles(13% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: September 11, 2024
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.safercar.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: F1008
Agency Last Updated: September 16, 2024

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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