2011 FCCC B2 Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 09V458000 on 11/30/2009
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/2007 - 09/27/2009
- Affected:
- 3,739
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses and fccc b2 chassis manufactured from june 1, 2007 through september 28, 2009. fasteners used to connect the rear suspension spring to the suspension hanger bracket may not have been torqued to specification. under torqued fasteners may become loose and potentially fall out.
- Consequence:
- Loose or missing fasteners may allow the rear suspension to become misaligned, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and adjust the fasteners as required. damaged fasteners will be replaced. repairs will be made free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes:
- Dailmer trucks campaign number is fl-567.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 10V178000 on 04/29/2010
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Manufactured:
- 01/18/2005 - 04/15/2010
- Affected:
- 8,971
- Defect:
- Dtna is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 freightliner business class c2, fccc b2 chassis, s2 chassis, and mc chassis manufactured beginning january 19, 2005 through april 16, 2010. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.
- Consequence:
- The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships free of charge. the safety recall began on may 27, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes:
- Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-577.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 10V340000 on 07/26/2010
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Manufactured:
- 09/04/2006 - 06/29/2010
- Affected:
- 5,445
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 fccc b2 106 ch and thomas built saf-t-liner c2 and hdx school buses manufactured from september 5, 2006 through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
- Consequence:
- A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
- Correction:
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes:
- Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 11V359000 on 07/18/2011
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Manufactured:
- 02/15/2010 - 07/06/2010
- Affected:
- 836
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 fccc b2 106 ch and thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from february 16, 2010, through july 7, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
- Consequence:
- A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
- Correction:
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall began on july 29, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is associated with a previous recall, campaign number 10v-340.
- Notes:
- Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
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