Vehicle recall 23V846000 · December 14, 2023
2021-2025 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley
The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley electric school buses. The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting February 1, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL987.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V846000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 14, 2023
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL987
- Owner notification
- February 1, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 701
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Inverter
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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