Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Thomas Built Buses 2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 Transit Buses Recalled for Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: August 1, 2024

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 13 of its 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The ground cable for the air conditioning system in these vehicles may have been improperly installed, causing it to overheat. Dealers will inspect and repair the ground cable connection free of charge to prevent potential safety hazards.

Risk

The improperly installed ground cable can overheat during operation, which significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking your model and year: this recall specifically impacts 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses.
Contact Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) customer service at 800-745-8000 to verify if your specific vehicle is included in this recall (reference recall number F1008).
Schedule a free inspection and repair with an authorized dealer, who will ensure the air conditioning ground cable connection is properly installed.
For additional information, you may 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

Free Repair

Free inspection and repair of the ground cable connection.

How to: Contact DTNA customer service or an authorized dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair of the air conditioning system's ground cable.

Affected Products

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

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V570000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 13 vehicles(1% 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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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking your model and year: this recall specifically impacts 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses.

Contact Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) customer service at 800-745-8000 to verify if your specific vehicle is included in this recall (reference recall number F1008).

Schedule a free inspection and repair with an authorized dealer, who will ensure the air conditioning ground cable connection is properly installed.

For additional information, you may 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.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V570000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 13 vehicles(1% 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