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Thomas Built Buses recall: Suspension

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

If the spindle fails, the wheel may separate from the knuckle, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
12V358000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America
Reported to NHTSA
Jul 24, 2012
Owners notified
Aug 10, 2012
Vehicles or items affected
2
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Apr 18, 2012 to May 11, 2012
Part
Suspension › Front
Maker's own recall number
FL-629

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.

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