Daimler Trucks North America – Alternator Power Cable Connection May be Loose

Daimler Trucks North America (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.


Report Received Date 11/02/2021
NHTSA ID 21V850000
Consequence Summary A loose power cable connection may cause electrical arcing, which can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code FL904
Potentially Affected 1434
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V850000)