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VehicleSep 2, 20104,179 affected

Thomas Built Buses recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

A short circuited power cable could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

The 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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V393000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America
Reported to NHTSA
Sep 2, 2010
Owners notified
Nov 16, 2010
Vehicles or items affected
4,179
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
May 6, 2004 to Feb 2, 2010
Part
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

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 .

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