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NHTSARecalled Nov 23, 2022 · #22V876000

Unexpected Shutdown of Battery Management System

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (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. An unexpected shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Unexpected Shutdown of Battery Management System
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice