NHTSA Recall 12V358000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V358000; Date: Jul. 24, 2012
If the spindle fails, the wheel may separate from the knuckle, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 2
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America (dtna) is recalling two model year 2013 saf-t-liner c2 thomas built school buses manufactured from April 18, 2012, through may 11, 2012, and equipped with detroit axle brand front axle knuckles. The front knuckles on these vehicles may have a machining error in the wheel bearing area which may lead to premature spindle failure.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected components, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks north America toll free at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Dtna's recall campain number is FL-629. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 10, 2012
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