NHTSA complaint: 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX — POWER TRAIN
It appears the battery cables were rubbing the transmission cooler lines and after an extended period caused a thermal event. it burned wiring harnesses, the DEF pump and lines and a good portion of battery cable. Had there been children on the bus at the time of the thermal event it could have been catastrophic. This vehicle has been inspected by the Manufacturer and they are covering repairs. There has been an interim/info only recall issued. FL928-A.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation