Thomas Built Saf-t-liner Hdx 2012
Model Saf-t-liner Hdx made in 2012 by Thomas Built got 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding (pws). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and structure.
Model 2012
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 | ||||||||||||||||
11V480000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 09/01/2010 to 12/31/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1825 | 10/10/2011 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/21/2011 | 09/21/2011 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011- 2012 thomas built saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner mvp-ef, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured from september 1, 2010, through december 31, 2010, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. the v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on october 10, 2011. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Cummins recall campaign number is c1154.daimler trucks' safety recall number is fl-611.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 . | |||||||||||||||
11V474000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 09/01/2010 to 12/31/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 6225 | 10/10/2011 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/15/2011 | 09/15/2011 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011- 2012 business class m2 and coronado trucks manufactured from september 1, 2010, through december 31, 2010, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. the v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on october 10, 2011. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Cummins' recall campaign number is c1154.daimler trucks' safety recall number is fl-611.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 - 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 |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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(PWS) | |||||
PAB-042 | 10/16/2012 | 10049120 | Thomas built buses: information regarding installations of engines with additional sensors detection emissions systems performances and relocating, on street side, fan drive and radiator, replacing current hydraulic system. models saf-t-li | 01/09/2013 |