NHTSA Recall 09V461000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V461000; Date: Dec. 1, 2009
A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 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: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 2,631
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses built on fccc b2 chassis manufactured from October 15, 2004 through November 25, 2009, equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. The adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on December 22, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks warranty claims department at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Daimler trucks' campaign number is FL-569. 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: Dec 22, 2009
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