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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 54-15 | 02/01/2011 | 10038164 | Ready | 06/09/2011 | |
| 54-15 | 02/01/2011 | 10038164 | Daimler trucks: there is a new headlamp bulb socket for vehicles. *rm | 06/09/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||||||