NHTSA Recall 09V458000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V458000; Date: Dec. 1, 2009
Loose or missing fasteners may allow the rear suspension to become misaligned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Fccc B2; 2009 Fccc B2; 2010 Fccc B2; 2011 Fccc B2; 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 3,739
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses and fccc b2 chassis manufactured from June 1, 2007 through September 28, 2009. Fasteners used to connect the rear suspension spring to the suspension hanger bracket may not have been torqued to specification. Under torqued fasteners may become loose and potentially fall out.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and adjust the fasteners as required. Damaged fasteners will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during February 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Dailmer trucks campaign number is FL-567. 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: Feb 18, 2010
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