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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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| SB-31-1 | 12/01/2010 | 10036668 | Thomas built: six piece bolted service crossmembers are an improved, more durable service replacement for five-piece welded crossmembers, alligator crossmembers, and c channel welded crossmembers used with steel frame rails. no model yea | 04/08/2011 | |