Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2019-2023 Thomas Built Bus HDX buses with improper battery cable routing that may cause electrical shorts and fire. Owners received notification letters in January 2023.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2019-2023 Thomas Built Bus HDX commercial buses due to a risk of electrical short circuits that could lead to fire. This issue stems from improper routing of the positive battery cable near transmission oil cooler hoses. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224405-thomas-built-buses-2019-hdx-buses-recall-electrical-short-fire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224405-thomas-built-buses-2019-hdx-buses-recall-electrical-short-fire · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V272000
“Thomas Built Buses 2019 HDX Buses Recall: Electrical Short Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224405-thomas-built-buses-2019-hdx-buses-recall-electrical-short-fire. Based on NHTSA recall 22V272000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V272000).
The positive battery cable may be routed too close to transmission oil cooler hoses, causing it to chafe. This chafing can lead to an electrical short circuit, which increases the risk of fire in normal bus operation.
Commercial bus owners who purchased a 2019-2023 Thomas Built Bus HDX model are affected. Drivers and maintenance personnel face the highest risk due to the bus's operational environment.
Check if your bus was manufactured between 2019 and 2023. The issue affects Thomas Built Bus HDX models with improper battery cable routing near transmission oil cooler hoses.
Call 1-800-547-0712 to report the recall and schedule a repair.
Dealers will inspect and repair the cable routing for free if necessary.
Dealers will inspect and repair the cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL929.
The positive battery cable may be routed improperly, causing it to chafe against transmission oil cooler hoses and potentially lead to an electrical short circuit.
Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023.
Check if your bus was manufactured between 2019 and 2023 and has improper battery cable routing near transmission oil cooler hoses.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomas Built Buses to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V272000 — Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses that is covered by recall 22V272000 from Thomas Built Buses. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and repair the cable routing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL929. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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