NHTSA Campaign Id 10V184000; Date: May. 3, 2010
An overheated and/or melted actuator may result in a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX; 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 118
Recall Summary:Dtna is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 hdx non school buses manufactured beginning November 20, 2007 through may 8, 2009. The heater coolant flow valve actuator 0-ring may allow coolant leakage into the heater core compartment and the actuator pc board area potentially causing the actuator to overheat and/or melt.
How to Fix:Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built dealerships free of charge. The safety recall began on July 6, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
Recall Notes: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: Jul 6, 2010
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