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Thomas Built Buses recall: Service brakes, hydraulic

What is wrong

Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from march 9, 2004, through january 2, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines, hydraulic brakes, and a fuel water separator. The fuel line going from the fuel water separator to the engine may rub on the hydraulic brake lines potentially resulting in brake fluid leak.

What could happen

A brake fluid leak may reduce braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that there is the correct clearance between the fuel and brake lines. Damaged lines will be replaced. Repairs will be made by dtna authorized service facilities free of charge. The safety recall began on december 27, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
11V505000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 18, 2011
Owners notified
Dec 27, 2011
Vehicles or items affected
700
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
Mar 9, 2004 to Jan 2, 2008
Part
Service brakes, hydraulic
Maker's own recall number
FL-615

Notes

Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-615.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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