Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX (2020-2022): Electrical system
Recall 21V850000 · Nov 2, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
1,434
vehicles affected
1,434
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V850000
- Date
- Nov 2, 2021
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 1,434
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Alternator/generator/regulator
- Model years
- 2020-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The nut for the power cable stud on the alternator may not have been tightened properly, which can cause a loose cable connection.
What can happen
A loose power cable connection may cause electrical arcing, which can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect the alternator power cable connection and tighten it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL904.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2020-2022 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HDX | 2020-2022 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V850000?
2 models: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx (2020-2022), Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX (2020-2022), about 1,434 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V850000?
Dealers will inspect the alternator power cable connection and tighten it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL904.
What can happen?
A loose power cable connection may cause electrical arcing, which can increase 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.