Daimler Trucks North America – Misrouted Battery Cable May Cause Electrical Short

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Thomas Built Bus HDX commercial buses. The positive battery cable may be routed improperly, allowing it to chafe against the transmission oil cooler hoses, which can cause an electrical short circuit.


Report Received Date 04/22/2022
NHTSA ID 22V272000
Consequence Summary An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action Dealers will inspect and repair the cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL929.
Recall Code FL928
Potentially Affected 138
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V272000)