Daimler Trucks North America recalls certain 2019-2023 Thomas Built Bus HDX school buses due to improper battery cable routing causing fire risk. 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 school buses because the battery cable may be routed incorrectly, causing it to chafe against transmission oil hoses. This can lead to electrical short circuits and fire risk. Affected owners should contact DTNA for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224406-thomas-built-buses-2019-hdx-school-buses-electrical-short-circuit.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224406-thomas-built-buses-2019-hdx-school-buses-electrical-short-circuit · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V271000
“Thomas Built Buses 2019 HDX School Buses: Electrical Short Circuit Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224406-thomas-built-buses-2019-hdx-school-buses-electrical-short-circuit. Based on NHTSA recall 22V271000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V271000).
The battery cable may rub against transmission oil cooler hoses due to improper routing. This can cause electrical short circuits, which may lead to fire. The hazard occurs during normal operation when the bus is moving.
School bus owners who purchased a 2019-2023 Thomas Built Bus HDX model. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the electrical short causes a fire.
Check if your school bus is a 2019-2023 Thomas Built Bus HDX model. The recall was notified to owners via letter mailed January 20, 2023.
Call DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free inspection and repair of the electrical system.
You should have received a notification letter from DTNA mailed January 20, 2023.
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 FL928.
The battery cable may be routed improperly, causing it to chafe against transmission oil cooler hoses and potentially lead to electrical short circuits and fire.
Check if your bus is a 2019-2023 Thomas Built Bus HDX model. Affected owners received a notification letter mailed January 20, 2023.
The recall states an increased risk of fire, but does not specify injury risk. The hazard mechanism involves potential fire, which could cause injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomas Built Buses to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V271000 — Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses that is covered by recall 22V271000 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 FL928. 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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