Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #06V136000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V136000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 11,666 affected units, ELECTRICAL FIRE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built hdx, ef, and fs-65 school buses manufactured between october 4, 2004, and february 14, 2006. the body power distribution module (pdm) was manufactured with copper circuits that are too thin for the electrical loads encountered, possibly causing the board to overheat.

Corrective Action

Thomas built will notify owners and will replace the pdm's thin copper circuits with thicker copper circuits. the recall began on june 30, 2006. owners may contact thomas built at 1-877-660-4938.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V136000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2006-04-25T00:00:00

Subject: Electrical fire

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 11,666

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-475

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built hdx, ef, and fs-65 school buses manufactured between october 4, 2004, and february 14, 2006. the body power distribution module (pdm) was manufactured with copper circuits that are too thin for the electrical loads encountered, possibly causing the board to overheat.

Consequence Summary: If the pdm overheats it may generate smoke and could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Thomas built will notify owners and will replace the pdm's thin copper circuits with thicker copper circuits. the recall began on june 30, 2006. owners may contact thomas built at 1-877-660-4938.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wwf3_ekip-2qud

NHTSA ID: 06V136000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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