Daimler Trucks North America (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.
Daimler Trucks North America – Battery Power Cable may Rub and Arc
| Report Received Date | 06/07/2011 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V378000 |
| Consequence Summary | The damaged battery cable may electrically arc, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | FL-768 |
| Potentially Affected | 8 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V378000) |
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