Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain model year 2015 Minotour school buses manufactured
— Recall Campaign #14V590000
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Minotour school buses manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if the hazard and brake lights are used simultaneously, the circuit may be overloaded and cause the fuse to blow.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V590000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 23, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V590000 |
| Units affected: | 4 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Minotour school buses manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if the hazard and brake lights are used simultaneously, the circuit may be overloaded and cause the fuse to blow.
- Consequeces:
- If the fuse blows, the hazard lights and brake lights will cease to function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- DTNA has notified owners, and dealers have replaced the fuses with fuses of a higher amperage, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-666.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.