Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 2009
Model Saf-t-liner C2 made in 2009 by Thomas Built Buses got 8 investigations there are 14 recalls as well as 17 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: equipment, exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive and equipment.
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V172000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 08/18/2006 to 07/07/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 475 | 03/25/2011 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/15/2011 | 03/15/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 and saf-t-liner hdx school buses and fccc b2 bus chassis used in saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from august 18, 2006, through july 7, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. the software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. the safety recall began on march 25, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. this safety recall campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 10v-468). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-6.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V468000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 10/05/2006 to 05/24/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 2935 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 10/08/2010 | 10/12/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 saf-t-liner c2 and saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured from october 5, 2006 through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. the software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-6.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V226000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/10/2007 to 05/05/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 100 | 06/29/2012 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/17/2012 | 05/21/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 saf-t-liner ef, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 28, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-627.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 12V225000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/10/2007 to 11/05/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 890 | 06/28/2012 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/17/2012 | 05/21/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 saf-t-liner ef, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on june 28, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-627.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V222000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/02/2006 to 01/31/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 6828 | 05/20/2011 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/06/2011 | 04/06/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, mvp-ef, fs-65, and minotor school buses manufactured from january 2, 2006, through january 31, 2011, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on may 20, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-604.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V602000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 03/01/2005 to 05/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 15686 | 03/18/2009 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 11/19/2008 | 11/19/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling 15,686 my 2005 through 2009 fccc and thomas built school and transit buses manufactured between march 2005 and may 2008 equipped with a certain brake lamp air pressure switch. the contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis ecu may have become contaminated by silicone during assembly causing insulating deposits to build up over time preventing the brake lamps from operating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inoperative brake lamps would not provide a signal to following drivers that the brakes are applied and a crash may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about march 18, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall no. fl-538.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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V177000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/19/2005 to 04/16/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 6669 | 05/27/2011 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/30/2010 | 04/30/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Dtna is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured beginning january 19, 2005 through april 16, 2010. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships free of charge. the safety recall began on may 27, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-577.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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V505000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 03/09/2004 to 01/02/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 700 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 10/18/2011 | 10/20/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler 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 Summary | A brake fluid leak may reduce braking performance increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna'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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 09V460000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 10/01/2007 to 08/10/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 602 | 04/23/2010 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/01/2009 | 12/01/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler 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 Summary | Continued 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 Summary | Daimler 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V461000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 10/05/2004 to 11/25/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 2631 | 12/22/2009 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/01/2009 | 12/01/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler 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 Summary | A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V100000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 05/10/2007 to 01/08/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 9588 | 05/17/2010 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/16/2010 | 03/16/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Dtna has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from may 10, 2007, through january 8, 2010. the reed switch used to detect the position of the air operated front entrance door may malfunction causing warning lights and the crossing arm to operate improperly during student loading and unloading. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Malfunctioning warning lights during the loading and unloading process could put the students at risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 10, 2010. owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-574.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 09V344000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 05/10/2007 to 06/01/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 15123 | 04/23/2010 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/02/2009 | 09/02/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 school and non-school buses manufactured from may 10, 2007 through august 31, 2009, equipped with ag2 entrance doors. the entrance door glass may be inadequately bonded to the door frame and may separate from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the door glass while the vehicle is in operation could create a road hazard, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on april 23, 2010. owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number fl-556.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V010000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 10/01/2004 to 11/24/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 22206 | 04/14/2009 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 01/08/2009 | 01/13/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling 22,206 thomas built my 2005 through 2010 school buses manufactured from october 2004 through november 24, 2008. the lower end of the front entrance door aft assist handrail may be located too close to the step. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | It may be possible for items such as drawstrings and straps to become caught on the handrails potentially leading to injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships and direct warranty customer free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about march 6, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall no. fl-543.customers 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V458000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 06/01/2007 to 09/28/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 3739 | 02/18/2010 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/01/2009 | 12/01/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses and fccc b2 chassis manufactured from june 1, 2007 through september 28, 2009. fasteners used to connect the rear suspension spring to the suspension hanger bracket may not have been torqued to specification. under torqued fasteners may become loose and potentially fall out. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loose or missing fasteners may allow the rear suspension to become misaligned, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and adjust the fasteners as required. damaged fasteners will be replaced. repairs will be made free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dailmer trucks campaign number is fl-567.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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| SF-453A-D | 10/01/2011 | 10042149 | Daimler trucks (freightliner): the instrument display panel, the coolant pump, and radiator on certain hybrid electric vehicles may require updates after inspection. *pe | 11/28/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| SF-453A-D | 10/01/2011 | 10042149 | Daimler trucks (freightliner): the instrument display panel, the coolant pump, and radiator on certain hybrid electric vehicles may require updates after inspection. *pe | 11/28/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| SF-435A | 10/01/2010 | 10037207 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SF-435A | 10/01/2010 | 10037207 | Freightliner service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. certain vehicles with webasto heater plumbing may have two hoses installed incorrectly. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SF-453A-D | 10/01/2011 | 10042149 | Daimler trucks (freightliner): the instrument display panel, the coolant pump, and radiator on certain hybrid electric vehicles may require updates after inspection. *pe | 11/28/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-49-3 | 01/01/2009 | 10032678 | Thomas built: occasionally the amber diesel particulate filter (dpf) status light on the driver message center may come on, indicating that the exhaust soot level is elevated. saf-t-liner cs model. no model years listed. *pe | 04/28/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| SF-443-AB | 04/01/2011 | 10039658 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
| SF-443-AB | 04/01/2011 | 10039658 | Daimler trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the serpentine belt may be too long causing tensioner problems. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| SB-49-3 | 01/01/2009 | 10032678 | Thomas built: occasionally the amber diesel particulate filter (dpf) status light on the driver message center may come on, indicating that the exhaust soot level is elevated. saf-t-liner cs model. no model years listed. *pe | 04/28/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-42-2 | 01/01/2008 | 10032686 | Thomas built: reservoir internal/external check valve. contamination in the wet/secondary reservoir, p/n 12-15476-00, may cause the inline check valve to become clogged or stuck closed. this can result in insufficient air buildup. no mo | 04/28/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| SB-42-2 | 01/01/2008 | 10032686 | Thomas built: reservoir internal/external check valve. contamination in the wet/secondary reservoir, p/n 12-15476-00, may cause the inline check valve to become clogged or stuck closed. this can result in insufficient air buildup. no mo | 04/28/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| SB-41-1 | 02/01/2009 | 10028711 | Thomas built: new tightening procedure has been developed for half round u joint bearing strap capscrews, which should extend u joint life. model years unknown. *pe | 05/18/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | |||||
| SB-41-1 | 02/01/2009 | 10028711 | Thomas built: new tightening procedure has been developed for half round u joint bearing strap capscrews, which should extend u joint life. model years unknown. *pe | 05/18/2009 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| PSB-13 | 06/29/2012 | 10044605 | Thomas built: chassis pdm power cable is chafing/rubbing pdm mounting bracket or hood/fender splash shield, where the copper cable strands are exposed to atmosphere. *pe | 07/17/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| SB-35-01 | 05/01/2011 | 10039618 | Freightliner: the instructions to lubricate the wheel bearings on a rear drive axle. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-35-01 | 05/01/2011 | 10039618 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| GI-54-9 | 09/01/2011 | 10041593 | Thomas bus: windshield wipers malfunctions causing the wipers to have an unintended cycle. *pe | 10/11/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||
| PE10003 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 01/20/2010 | 04/05/2010 | Inoperative 8-Way Warning Lamps | 10V100000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi received a complaint from a school bus fleet stating they had experienced warning lamps failing upon opening the front entrance door. after completing their evaluation, daimler trucks north america, the parent company of freightliner and thomas built buses, decided to conduct a safety recall to replace the reed switch on the front entrance door with a more robust switch. all repairs will be made by thomas built buses dealers and direct warranty customers. the action taken by daimler and thomas built buses resolves this investigation. accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||
| PE10007 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/03/2010 | 05/23/2010 | Stop Lamps Intermittent | 10V178000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi was contacted by a fleet alleging that in certain situations, such as a light brake peal application during a low speed operation, the brake lamps fail to illuminate on the rear of the bus.odi confirmed the problem with two fleets.on april 29, 2010, daimler filed a defect report concerning this issue. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.they are still evaluating the remedial program and will furnish this information to odi when it is available. this safety recallresolves the issue raised by this investigation. hence, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE10007 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/03/2010 | 05/23/2010 | Stop Lamps Intermittent | 10V177000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi was contacted by a fleet alleging that in certain situations, such as a light brake peal application during a low speed operation, the brake lamps fail to illuminate on the rear of the bus.odi confirmed the problem with two fleets.on april 29, 2010, daimler filed a defect report concerning this issue. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.they are still evaluating the remedial program and will furnish this information to odi when it is available. this safety recallresolves the issue raised by this investigation. hence, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | ||||||
| PE10003 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 01/20/2010 | 04/05/2010 | Inoperative 8-Way Warning Lamps | 10V100000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi received a complaint from a school bus fleet stating they had experienced warning lamps failing upon opening the front entrance door. after completing their evaluation, daimler trucks north america, the parent company of freightliner and thomas built buses, decided to conduct a safety recall to replace the reed switch on the front entrance door with a more robust switch. all repairs will be made by thomas built buses dealers and direct warranty customers. the action taken by daimler and thomas built buses resolves this investigation. accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE11032 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/12/2011 | Brake 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. | ||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE08068 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/03/2008 | 01/15/2009 | IMPROPER HANDRAIL INSTALLATION | 09V010000 | |
| This investigation was opened aftera school bus district informed odi that during a new businspection the handrails were found to be mounted too close to the bottom step of the bus and failed the drawstring test.(the drawstring test was developed in the early 90's to ensure that children's drawstrings would not get caught in the handrail while exiting the bus.)several other new buses were inspected and they also failed the test. daimler took immediate action to confirm the problem and determine the scope. odi has a prior history with this type of failure and opened a pe to further evaluate the report. of particular concern was the scope of the improper handrail installations.during the investigation, odi visited school bus fleets andarea dealers and inspected suspect buses.odi found that there were inconsistencies with the mounting of the lower portion of the handrails.this resulted in inadequate clearances between the last step and the bulkhead (wall of the bus), creating a place for a drawstring to become entangled.these findings were relayed back to daimler/thomas built buses.after discussions with odi and further review of the field incidents, daimler decided to conduct a safety recall.they will order the inspection of suspect buses and repairs, as necessary, to ensure proper installation of the handrails on the affected vehicles.this recall resolves the issues raised by this investigation. therefore, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
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| PE09027 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/21/2009 | 09/24/2009 | DOOR GLASS DETACHMENT | 09V344000 | |
| This investigation was opened after a fleet notified odi that it had lost a front door glass panel while the bus was being operated.a field inspection revealed twelve more buses had loose door glass panels.odi is always concerned with objects that separate from vehicles and could possibly strike another vehicle or hit a pedestrian.odi's findings were relayed to daimler and they commenced an investigation.daimler will conduct a safety recall to correct this condition on approximately 13,945 buses. daimler believes that the entrance door glass may be inadequately bonded to the door frame.daimler will notify the agency in the near further as to what corrective action they plan to take.this resolves the issues raised by this investigation and thereforethis investigation is closed. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET | ||||||
| PE09050 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 10/07/2009 | 01/07/2010 | REAR SPRING TRAILING ARM BOLT LOOSE | 09V458000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi was informed by two school bus fleets that they had found loose bolts on the rear suspension trailing arms of the air ride suspension on several of their buses. odi visited the local dealer and confirmed the loose bolts.if these bolts fail and separate, the rear suspension can shift, allowing the rear end housing to move forward or backward.this could have a detrimental impact on vehicle control.in late november2009, daimlerfiled a safety recall (09v-458) outlining theirremedy program.daimler will inspect and torque all the rear suspension fasteners as needed.a copy of the recall notification is attached. the action taken by daimler resolves this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||