Daimler Trucks North America – Loss of Drive Power from Switch Failure

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Bus SAF-TLINER C2 JOULEY school buses equipped with an automatic low voltage disconnect switch. The automatic low voltage disconnect switch may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting.


Report Received Date 03/28/2023
NHTSA ID 23V209000
Consequence Summary A loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 24, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-968.
Recall Code FL-968
Potentially Affected 380
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V209000)