NHTSA Recall 10V393000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V393000; Date: Sep. 2, 2010
A short circuited power cable could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 4,179
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 school buses built on Ford chassis manufactured from may 6, 2004 through February 2, 2010. On affected vehicles, main body power cables were routed in the area of an unprotected edge on the passenger's side inner-fender. Under certain conditions a power cable may contact the sharp edge. If undetected, continued contact could wear through the power cable's insulation potentially resulting in a short circuit.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks will inspect and reroute and/or replace as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before November 15, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
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: Nov 16, 2010
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