Daimler Trucks North America – Unexpected Shutdown of Battery Management System

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY school buses. An insufficient connection in the battery pack may cause the battery management system to shut down unexpectedly.


Report Received Date 11/23/2022
NHTSA ID 22V876000
Consequence Summary An unexpected shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-960.
Recall Code FL-960
Potentially Affected 151
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V876000)