2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR RECALL - #10V393000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
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.
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| Vehicle |
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
5/6/2004 - 2/2/2010 |
| Recalled on |
9/7/2010 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
11/16/2010 |
| # Affected |
4,179 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A SHORT CIRCUITED POWER CABLE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 . |
| See also |
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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