NHTSA Recall 08V269000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V269000; Date: Jun. 17, 2008
If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Farber Specialty Vehicle; 2008 Fccc XC; 2008 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel; 2008 Fleetwood Discovery; 2008 Fleetwood Excursion; 2008 Fleetwood Expedition; 2008 Fleetwood Providence; 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX; 2008 Tiffin Allegro Bus; 2009 Tiffin Allegro Bus; 2008 Tiffin Phaeton; 2009 Tiffin Phaeton
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 2,506
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling 2,506 my 2008 xc motor home chassis and thomas built hdx school and transit buses equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks is working with saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031). The recall recall began on September 12, 2008 (thomas built buses) and October 8, 2008. Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-530. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 12, 2008
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