The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley electric school buses. The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 608 units are affected by the recall.
- DTNA is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint between the bulkhead and window panel may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength." A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA says potentially 321 units are affected by the recall.
- Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The front left suspension strut bolt may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of steering control. A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 33 units are affected by the recall.
- Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the driver that a turn signal is not working correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal will not notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 189,814 units are affected by the recall.
- Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2023 Champion trailers. The VINs on the certification label may be incorrect. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." An owner that references an incorrect VIN label may not recognize their trailer is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash. NHTSA says potentially 25 units are affected by the recall.
