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Daimler Trucks North America, LLC — Alternator Power Cable Connection May be Loose
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
A loose power cable connection may cause electrical arcing, which can increase the risk of a fire.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the alternator power cable connection and tighten it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL904.
Who to contact: Dealers will inspect the alternator power cable connection and tighten it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL904.
The product
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The nut for the power cable stud on the alternator may not have been tightened properly, which can cause a loose cable connection.
Details
- Units affected
- 1434
- Recall date
- November 2, 2021
- Brand
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
The official notice
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Daimler Trucks North America, LLC — Alternator Power Cable Connection May be Loose”
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