DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING 380 MY 2008-2009 VII BUSES CONFIGURED WITH A MOBILE CLIMATE CONTROL
— Recall Campaign #09V121000
DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING 380 MY 2008-2009 VII BUSES CONFIGURED WITH A MOBILE CLIMATE CONTROL (MCC) HEATER AND THOSE WITH A MCC DEFROSTER MANUFACTURER FROM OCTOBER 2008 - MARCH 2009 ONLY. THE BLOWER MOTOR MOUNT SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER TORQUE. IF THE FOUR BLOWER MOTOR MOUNT SCREWS DISCONNECT, THE BRACKET CAN MOVE POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 380 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
09V121000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Buses North America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 15, 2009 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 09V121000 |
| Units affected: | 380 |
- Description:
- DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING 380 MY 2008-2009 VII BUSES CONFIGURED WITH A MOBILE CLIMATE CONTROL (MCC) HEATER AND THOSE WITH A MCC DEFROSTER MANUFACTURER FROM OCTOBER 2008 - MARCH 2009 ONLY. THE BLOWER MOTOR MOUNT SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER TORQUE. IF THE FOUR BLOWER MOTOR MOUNT SCREWS DISCONNECT, THE BRACKET CAN MOVE POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
- Consequeces:
- A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- MCC WILL INSPECT THE BUSES FOR INCORRECT TORQUE ON BLOWER MOUNTS AND TORQUE THE SCREWS CORRECTLY AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. IF THE INSPECTION REVEALS ANY DAMAGE TO THE AFFECTED COMPONENTS, ADDITIONAL REPAIRS WILL BE MADE AS NECESSAY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER BUSES AT 905-403-7807.
- Notes:
- 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 .