THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2022) recall — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America recalls certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Bus SAF-T-LINER C2 school buses with faulty electrical switches that could cause loss of power, steering, or lights, increasing crash risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Bus SAF-T-LINER C2 school buses due to a faulty electrical switch that could cause loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting. This increases the risk of a crash if the switch fails. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81114-thomas-built-buses-2022-saf-t-liner-c2-school-buses.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81114-thomas-built-buses-2022-saf-t-liner-c2-school-buses · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V209000
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“Thomas Built Buses 2022 SAF-T-LINER C2 School Buses: Electrical System Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81114-thomas-built-buses-2022-saf-t-liner-c2-school-buses. Based on NHTSA recall #23V209000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V209000).
Why it’s dangerous
The automatic low voltage disconnect switch may fail, causing loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting. This could lead to a crash if the bus loses critical functions while operating.
Who’s affected
School bus owners who purchased or leased a 2021-2023 Thomas Built Bus SAF-T-LINER C2 model with the automatic low voltage disconnect switch are affected. Drivers and passengers on these buses face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your school bus has a Thomas Built Bus SAF-T-LINER C2 model from 2021-2023 with an automatic low voltage disconnect switch. The recall was notified to owners via mail on October 18, 2023.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Bus
Immediately stop using the bus if you notice loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting.
Contact DTNA
Call DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a repair or get replacement parts.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The automatic low voltage disconnect switch may fail, causing loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting, which increases crash risk.
How do I know if my bus is affected?
Check if your bus is a 2021-2023 Thomas Built Bus SAF-T-LINER C2 model with an automatic low voltage disconnect switch.
What should I do if I have the affected bus?
Dealers will remove the faulty switch for free. Contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712 to arrange the repair.
Contact Thomas Built Buses
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomas Built Buses to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V209000 — Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses that is covered by recall 23V209000 from Thomas Built Buses. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V209000 (September 13, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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