Daimler Trucks North America – AC Electrical Connection May Overheat

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 school buses. The electrical cables for the air conditioning (AC) may not be installed properly, which can allow the electrical connection to overheat.


Report Received Date 09/06/2023
NHTSA ID 23V621000
Consequence Summary An overheated electrical connection increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action Dealers will inspect and tighten the electrical cables, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 6, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL981.
Recall Code FL981
Potentially Affected 671
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V621000)