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2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recalled by Daimler Trucks North America LLC — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Date: July 6, 2011
Company: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

The damaged battery cable may electrically arc, increasing the risk of a fire.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Daimler Trucks North America LLC

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report