2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Recall: Ground cable for the air conditioning system may have been improperly…
NHTSA campaign 24V570000 · Electrical System · filed Aug 1, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The ground cable for the air conditioning system may have been improperly installed and overheat.
The risk
An overheated ground cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will inspect and repair the ground cable connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1008.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2025 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V570000 (manufacturer number F1008). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.