VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC ENGINE STARTERS
— Recall Campaign #98V230000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC ENGINE STARTERS. THE POWER CABLES ARE ROUTED ACROSS THE BACK OF THE ENGINE AND FASTENED TO THE ENGINE BULKHEAD. THE CABLE MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY FASTENED, CHAFFING THE CABLE, AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 1,068 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98V230000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Commercial Buses NA |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 17, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98V230000 |
| Units affected: | 1,068 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC ENGINE STARTERS. THE POWER CABLES ARE ROUTED ACROSS THE BACK OF THE ENGINE AND FASTENED TO THE ENGINE BULKHEAD. THE CABLE MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY FASTENED, CHAFFING THE CABLE, AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY START A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS REROUTED THE WIRING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 1998.ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL.