Electrical systemRecall 23V-209 · 2021–2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 23V-209 covers 380 2021–2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V209000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Bus SAF-TLINER C2 JOULEY school buses equipped with an automatic low voltage disconnect switch. The automatic low voltage disconnect switch may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting.
The risk
A loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove the automatic low voltage disconnect switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL968.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.