Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDX (2019-2023): Electrical system
Recall 22V271000 · Apr 22, 2022 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
2,943
vehicles affected
2,943
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V271000
- Date
- Apr 22, 2022
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 2,943
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 2019-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Thomas Built Bus HDX school buses. The positive battery cable may be routed improperly, allowing it to chafe against the transmission oil cooler hoses, which can cause an electrical short circuit.
What can happen
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and repair the cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL928.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HDX | 2019-2023 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V271000?
1 model: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX (2019-2023), about 2,943 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V271000?
Dealers will inspect and repair the cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL928.
What can happen?
An electrical short circuit 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.