NHTSA Recall 11V503000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V503000; Date: Oct. 18, 2011
An electric fault or short circuit of an un-fused power cable may result in a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 3,109
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from April 5, 2004 through December 26, 2005. The pass-through power cable connections located behind the driver's side kick panel may corrode potentially resulting in an electric fault or short circuit.
How to Fix:
The final remedy is being developed. Dtna will send owners an interim notice advising them to inspect their buses for corrosion in the area of the power terminals, and if excessive corrosion is found, to take their vehicle to an authorized service facility. Repairs will be made by dtna free of charge. The safety recall began on December 15, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Dtna's recall campaign number is FL-616. 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 15, 2011
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