Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 (2018): Electrical system
Recall 18V378000 · Jun 7, 2011 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
8
vehicles affected
8
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V378000
- Date
- Jun 7, 2011
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 8
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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 can happen
The damaged battery cable may electrically arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V378000?
1 model: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2018), about 8 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V378000?
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.
What can happen?
The damaged battery cable may electrically arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.