Thomas Built Saf-t-liner C2 2013
Model Saf-t-liner C2 made in 2013 by Thomas Built got 7 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment adaptive and fuel system, diesel. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and structure.
Model 2013
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V573000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 11/15/2010 to 10/06/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 4700 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 12/05/2011 | 12/08/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner school buses built on a freightliner custom chassis b2 chassis from november 15, 2010, through october 6, 2011. the grid heater ground wire may contact the relay power terminal and rub and chafe potentially resulting in a short circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An electrical fault or short circuit may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect to ensure the grid heater relay ground wire is correctly routed and modified as required to ensure adequate clearance with the power terminal. the repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about february 1, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-691.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V570000 | Daimler Trucks North America | from 03/01/2010 to 07/31/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 6296 | 01/04/2013 | MFR | Daimler Trucks North America | 12/11/2012 | 12/11/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 thomas built school buses manufactured from march 2010 through july 2012, equipped with cummins isb6.7 diesel engines manufactured from february 16, 2010, through may 4, 2012, containing a fan pulley, part number 3914462. the subject fan pulley is part of the accessory drive system on the front of the engine. this system is used to drive such components as the refrigerant compressors, the radiator fan, and the engine water pump. the web of the pulley can fatigue over time, causing the pulley to fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the fan belt may lose engagement of the water pump, allowing the cooling system to overheat. this may result in exceeding temperature limits, potentially disabling the school bus. if the school bus is occupied when it becomes disabled, the occupants would need to exit the vehicle and be transferred to another vehicle, putting them at risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cummins will notify owners of the recall. repairs will be performed by cummins authorized service facilities. a new fan drive pulley will be installed free of charge. the safety recall began on january 4, 2013. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-635.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 12V572000 | Daimler Trucks North America | from 03/01/2010 to 07/31/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 42 | 01/04/2013 | MFR | Daimler Trucks North America | 12/11/2012 | 12/11/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 thomas built non-school buses manufactured from march 2010 through july 2012, equipped with cummins isb6.7 diesel engines manufactured from february 16, 2010, through may 4, 2012, containing a fan pulley, part number 3914462. the subject fan pulley is part of the accessory drive system on the front of the engine. this system is used to drive such components as the refrigerant compressors, the radiator fan, and the engine water pump. the web of the pulley can fatigue over time, causing the pulley to fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the fan belt may lose engagement of the water pump, allowing the cooling system to overheat. this may result in exceeding temperature limits, potentially disabling the school bus. if the school bus is occupied when it becomes disabled, the occupants would need to exit the vehicle and be transferred to another vehicle, putting them at risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cummins will notify owners of the recall. repairs will be performed by cummins authorized service facilities. a new fan drive pulley will be installed free of charge. the safety recall began on january 4, 2013. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-635.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V297000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/05/2011 to 04/23/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 163 | 08/22/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/28/2012 | 06/28/2012 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner c2, and minotour non school buses manufactured from april 5, 2011, through april 23, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Thomas built buses will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 2012. owners may contact thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871 or smi at 1-800-951-7867. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna | |||||||||||||||
| 12V296000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/05/2011 to 04/23/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 1312 | 08/22/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/28/2012 | 06/28/2012 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner c2, and minotour school buses manufactured from april 5, 2011, through april 23, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Thomas built buses will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 2012. owners may contact thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871 or smi at 1-800-951-7867. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V358000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/18/2012 to 05/11/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 2 | 08/10/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 07/24/2012 | 07/27/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling two model year 2013 saf-t-liner c2 thomas built school buses manufactured from april 18, 2012, through may 11, 2012, and equipped with detroit axle brand front axle knuckles. the front knuckles on these vehicles may have a machining error in the wheel bearing area which may lead to premature spindle failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the spindle fails, the wheel may separate from the knuckle, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected components, free of charge. the recall began on august 10, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks north america toll free at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campain number is fl-629.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 12V266000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/18/2012 to 05/11/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 217 | 08/10/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/12/2012 | 06/12/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013 freightliner, western star, freightliner custom chassis trucks, and thomas built buses manufactured from april 18, 2012, through may 11, 2012, and equipped with detroit axle-brand front axle knuckles. the front knuckles on these vehicles may have a machining error in the wheel bearing area which may lead to premature spindle failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the spindle fails, the wheel may separate from the knuckle, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected components, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 10, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks north america toll free at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-629.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| PAB-044 | 10/19/2012 | 10049139 | Thomas built buses: procedural information regarding three new, protective, corrosion coatings, tuffcoat, edge cover, underguard, against de-icing chemicals, excessive wear, and road debris to address needs to buses. saf-t-liner c2. no | 01/09/2013 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-49-5 | 09/01/2012 | 10046720 | Thomas built: when diesel exhaust fluid (def) system sits for extended length of time, the tank may crystallize around float on def level sending unit tube and needs cleaning or it can cause float to stick. model saf-t-liner c2. no mode | 10/17/2012 | |
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| SB-20-9 | 07/01/2012 | 10045180 | Thomas built buses: gentech low coolant level sensors, with mounted surge tanks, are misdiagnosed due to fault code during temporary low coolant level in surge tank during engine warm up. *pe | 08/21/2012 | |