2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 RECALL - #11V503000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 5, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2005. THE PASS-THROUGH POWER CABLE CONNECTIONS LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SIDE KICK PANEL MAY CORRODE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN ELECTRIC FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
4/5/2004 - 12/26/2005 |
| Recalled on |
10/18/2011 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/15/2011 |
| # Affected |
3,109 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 5, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2005. THE PASS-THROUGH POWER CABLE CONNECTIONS LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SIDE KICK PANEL MAY CORRODE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN ELECTRIC FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| Consequences |
AN ELECTRIC FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUIT OF AN UN-FUSED POWER CABLE MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
THE FINAL REMEDY IS BEING DEVELOPED. DTNA WILL SEND OWNERS AN INTERIM NOTICE ADVISING THEM TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES FOR CORROSION IN THE AREA OF THE POWER TERMINALS, AND IF EXCESSIVE CORROSION IS FOUND, TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY DTNA FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS FL-616.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 |
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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