Recall
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx — 21V850000
NHTSA ID
21V850000
Make
Thomas Built Buses
Model
Saf-t-liner Hdx
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2021-11-02
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Units Affected
1,434
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL904
Summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The nut for the power cable stud on the alternator may not have been tightened properly, which can cause a loose cable connection.
Consequence
A loose power cable connection may cause electrical arcing, which can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the alternator power cable connection and tighten it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL904.
Affected Vehicles
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
Model Years: 2020