2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 RECALL - #09V461000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : PEDALS AND LINKAGES
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FCCC B2 CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2004 THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ARM MAY LOOSEN ALLOWING THE ARM TO ROTATE AROUND ITS SHAFT AND SWING IN FRONT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, REDUCING BRAKING FUNCTION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
10/5/2004 - 11/25/2009 |
| Recalled on |
12/1/2009 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
12/22/2009 |
| # Affected |
2,631 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
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| Description |
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FCCC B2 CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2004 THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ARM MAY LOOSEN ALLOWING THE ARM TO ROTATE AROUND ITS SHAFT AND SWING IN FRONT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, REDUCING BRAKING FUNCTION. |
| Consequences |
A LOOSE BRAKE PEDAL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS WARRANTY CLAIMS DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
DAIMLER TRUCKS' CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS FL-569.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 SUSPENSION, REAR
2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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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