Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE
07V302000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 07/01/2002 to 07/03/2007V (Vehicle)7500001/11/2008MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/16/200707/16/2007
Defect SummaryCertain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. the parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
Consequence SummaryThese conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Corrective SummaryFreightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-504.customers may 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
11V505000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 03/09/2004 to 01/02/2008V (Vehicle)700ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC10/18/201110/20/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler 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.
Consequence SummaryA brake fluid leak may reduce braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDtna 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 is expected to begin on or about december 15, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDtna'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 .
09V460000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 10/01/2007 to 08/10/2009V (Vehicle)60204/23/2010MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC12/01/200912/01/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses and fccc b2 chassis manufactured from october 1, 2007 through august 10, 2009, equipped with cummins isb cm2150 j1939/1587 engine control unit, bosch hydraulic pin-slide front brakes, and webasto 17k btu coolant heater. the front right hand crossover brake line may have been secured using shorter offset than specified clamps potentially allowing the brake line to rub on the surrounding components. this may lead to a brake fluid leak.
Consequence SummaryContinued contact between the brake line and the surrounding components may lead to a loss of brake fluid and reduce braking performance potentially resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners. dealers will inspect the units and clamps with shorter offset than specified will be replaced with longer offset clamps. any brake lines found to be damaged will be replaced. repairs will be done free of charge. the safety recall began on april 23, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks' campaign number is fl-568.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 .
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
09V461000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 10/05/2004 to 11/25/2009V (Vehicle)263112/22/2009MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC12/01/200912/01/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses built on fccc b2 chassis manufactured from october 15, 2004 through november 25, 2009, equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. the adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function.
Consequence SummaryA loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on december 22, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks warranty claims department at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks' campaign number is fl-569.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 .

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PE11032FREIGHTLINER LLC09/12/2011Brake Line Chafing
 Odi received a complaint alleging brake fluid loss caused by a ruptured brake line that had abraded against a wire harness in the engine compartment of the vehicle.upon review of subsequent pictures and discussion with daimler trucks north america (dtna) it was found that the ruptured rear brake line (p/n a12-21046-000) had contacted a fuel supply line.inspection of part a12-21046-000 on a second in-fleet bus found signs of chafing that if not repaired may have eventually resulted in rupture.ruptured brake lines can cause a loss of brake fluid increasing the stopping distance of a school bus in operation which could lead to a crash.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to determine the cause of the brake line failures and the risks resulting from the alleged defect.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
02/15/201125792
 As the bus driver pulled into the bus garage, he noticed his brake warning light on. i checked the brake fluid and found it low. i applied constant pressure to the brake pedal then inspected the brake system. the brake line running down from the master cylinder inside the frame rail was leaking. this line had a hole rubbed in it by the fuel line coming from the water separator. the fuel line was routed across the top of the brake line allowing it to rub. after repairing this bus i inspected our three other c2's with the same cat engine combination and found the fuel line laying on the brake line in the same location. no chafing was found on these buses. i tightened the fitting on the water separator to relocate the fuel line and used a wire tie to support it off the brake lines. thankfully this was caught in the bus garage and not on a route with students on board.

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