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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V378000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Published June 11, 2018 · Recall initiated: June 7, 2011

What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with two 8D batteries. The battery power cable may not have adequate clearance between the cable and battery hold down bracket. As a result, the cable can rub against the bracket damaging the cable.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cable routing, rerouting it as necessary to provide the proper clearance, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on August 6, 2018. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-768.

Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER C2
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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