2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX RECALL - #11V480000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011- 2012 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF, AND SAF-T-LINER HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISX OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
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| Vehicle |
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/2010 - 12/31/2010 |
| Recalled on |
9/21/2011 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
10/10/2011 |
| # Affected |
1,825 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| Description |
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011- 2012 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF, AND SAF-T-LINER HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISX OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT. |
| Consequences |
IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD. |
| Corrective action |
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
CUMMINS" RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS C1154.DAIMLER TRUCKS' SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS FL-611.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 |
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for SEATS
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2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for EQUIPMENT
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for STRUCTURE, EMERGENCY, ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
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