Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with 2 8D batteries. The battery power cable may have inadequate clearance between the cable and the battery hold down bracket when the battery tray is pulled out for service, causing the cable to rub against the bracket.
Daimler Trucks North America – Battery Cable Short may cause Fire
| Report Received Date | 04/19/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V250000 |
| Consequence Summary | The battery cable rubbing may cause the cable to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will be inspect the battery cables and reroute them for proper clearance, as required, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 18, 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 FL768. |
| Recall Code | FL768 |
| Potentially Affected | 90 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V250000) |
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