Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 (2018-2019): Electrical system
Recall 18V250000 · Apr 19, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
90
vehicles affected
90
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V250000
- Date
- Apr 19, 2018
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 90
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with 2 8D batteries. The battery power cable may have inadequate clearance between the cable and the battery hold down bracket when the battery tray is pulled out for service, causing the cable to rub against the bracket.
What can happen
The battery cable rubbing may cause the cable to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will be inspect the battery cables and reroute them for proper clearance, as required, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 18, 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 FL768.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V250000?
1 model: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2018-2019), about 90 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V250000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will be inspect the battery cables and reroute them for proper clearance, as required, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 18, 2018. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for.
What can happen?
The battery cable rubbing may cause the cable to short circuit, 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.