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NHTSA Recall 24V569000: Electrical system: wiring

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 629 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.

629
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2024
owners notified (September 11)
NHTSA campaign24V569000
Manufacturer campaignF1008
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedAugust 1, 2024
Owner notificationSeptember 11, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2024-2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The ground cable for the air conditioning system may have been improperly installed and overheat.

Safety risk

An overheated ground cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the ground cable connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1008.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V569000

Make and modelModel years
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22024, 2025
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley2024, 2025

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.