NHTSA Recall 09V114000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V114000; Date: Apr. 8, 2009
Continued contact between the brake line and the dipstick tube could abraid the brake line, cause a leak and loss of brake fluid, and reduce brake performance, potentially resulting in a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Fccc FB65; 2006 Fccc FB65; 2007 Fccc FB65; 2008 Fccc FB65; 2005 Fccc FS65; 2006 Fccc FS65; 2007 Fccc FS65; 2008 Fccc FS65
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 633
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America (dtna) is recalling 633 my 2005 through 2008 fs65 and fb65 school and transit buses manufactured from April 12, 2004 through September 18, 2006, equipped with mbe906 engines and allison automatic transmissions. Certain hydraulic brake lines may contact the transmission dipstick tube as the engine rocks.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners and perform repairs free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about June 5, 2009. Owners may contact dtna toll free at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Dtna's recall no. Fl-550. Owners may also 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: Jun 10, 2009
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