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VehicleOct 18, 20113,109 affected

Thomas Built Buses recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

An electric fault or short circuit of an un-fused power cable may result in a vehicle fire.

The 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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
11V503000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 18, 2011
Owners notified
Dec 15, 2011
Vehicles or items affected
3,109
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
Apr 5, 2004 to Dec 26, 2005
Part
Electrical system
Maker's own recall number
FL-616

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 .

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