2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 RECALL - #11V505000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2004, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES, HYDRAULIC BRAKES, AND A FUEL WATER SEPARATOR. THE FUEL LINE GOING FROM THE FUEL WATER SEPARATOR TO THE ENGINE MAY RUB ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
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| Vehicle |
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
3/9/2004 - 1/2/2008 |
| Recalled on |
10/20/2011 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/27/2011 |
| # Affected |
700 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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| Description |
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2004, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES, HYDRAULIC BRAKES, AND A FUEL WATER SEPARATOR. THE FUEL LINE GOING FROM THE FUEL WATER SEPARATOR TO THE ENGINE MAY RUB ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAK. |
| Consequences |
A BRAKE FLUID LEAK MAY REDUCE BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS THE CORRECT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES. DAMAGED LINES WILL BE REPLACED. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS FL-615.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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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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