Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY Recalled for Battery Shutdown

Agency Publication Date: November 23, 2022

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 151 of its 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY school buses. An insufficient connection within the battery pack may cause the battery management system to shut down without warning. Owners can have their battery packs inspected and replaced by a dealer at no cost.

Risk

If the battery management system shuts down unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, the vehicle will experience a sudden loss of drive power. This unexpected loss of power significantly increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected: This recall specifically involves 151 units of the 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY school buses.
Contact Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to verify if your bus is part of this recall using the manufacturer recall number FL-960.
Schedule a free inspection and potential battery pack replacement with an authorized dealer.
For further information or to report safety concerns, 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

Free Repair

Dealer inspection and battery pack replacement

How to: Contact DTNA customer service or an authorized dealer to arrange for a free inspection and replacement of the battery pack as necessary.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V876000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 151 vehicles(151% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: July 14, 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 #: FL-960

Agency Last Updated: July 21, 2023

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected: This recall specifically involves 151 units of the 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY school buses.

Contact Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to verify if your bus is part of this recall using the manufacturer recall number FL-960.

Schedule a free inspection and potential battery pack replacement with an authorized dealer.

For further information or to report safety concerns, 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.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V876000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 151 vehicles(151% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: July 14, 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 #: FL-960

Agency Last Updated: July 21, 2023