Daimler Commercial Buses Na | NHTSA Recall #06V492000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V492000 by Daimler Commercial Buses Na. Includes 250 affected units, BRAKE AIR DRYER/GRAHAM WHITE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain buses equipped with a graham white brake air dryer model qba15, the brake air dryer timer does not function properly. the air entering into the brake system may not have the moisture removed. if not properly drained, small ice crystals may form in the brake system preventing the system to operate the brakes properly.

Corrective Action

Daimlerchrysler is working with graham white to develop a remedy. owners are being asked to inspect the wet brake air tank for moisture by using a manual drain. only two customers are involved and have been contacted.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V492000
Manufacturer: Daimler Commercial Buses Na
Report Received Date: 2006-12-22T00:00:00
Subject: Brake air dryer/graham white
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 250

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain buses equipped with a graham white brake air dryer model qba15, the brake air dryer timer does not function properly. the air entering into the brake system may not have the moisture removed. if not properly drained, small ice crystals may form in the brake system preventing the system to operate the brakes properly.
Consequence Summary: The bus may not perform as expected when stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Daimlerchrysler is working with graham white to develop a remedy. owners are being asked to inspect the wet brake air tank for moisture by using a manual drain. only two customers are involved and have been contacted.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-sr3y~82pr~jz6n
NHTSA ID: 06V492000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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