NHTSA Recall 09V460000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V460000; Date: Dec. 1, 2009
Continued contact between the brake line and the surrounding components may lead to a loss of brake fluid and reduce braking performance potentially resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Fccc B2; 2009 Fccc B2; 2010 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
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 602
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses and fccc b2 chassis manufactured from October 1, 2007 through August 10, 2009, equipped with cummins isb cm2150 j1939/1587 engine control unit, bosch hydraulic pin-slide front brakes, and webasto 17k btu coolant heater. The front right hand crossover brake line may have been secured using shorter offset than specified clamps potentially allowing the brake line to rub on the surrounding components. This may lead to a brake fluid leak.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the units and clamps with shorter offset than specified will be replaced with longer offset clamps. Any brake lines found to be damaged will be replaced. Repairs will be done free of charge. The safety recall began on April 23, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Daimler trucks' campaign number is FL-568. 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: Apr 23, 2010
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