2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 RECALL - #09V458000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
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.
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| Vehicle |
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/2007 - 9/28/2009 |
| Recalled on |
12/1/2009 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/18/2010 |
| # Affected |
3,739 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
LOOSE OR MISSING FASTENERS MAY ALLOW THE REAR SUSPENSION TO BECOME MISALIGNED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STEERING
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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