Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V356000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V356000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 3,773 affected units, POWER CABLE CHAFFING, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling 3,773 my 1996 through 2002 thomas built mvp er school buses manufactured from june 8, 1995 through february 16, 2001, equipped with caterpillar 3116 and 3126 engines. un-fused power cables were tie-wrapped to a wire braid engine fuel return hose. over time these cables may chafe, wearing through the wire loom and eventually through the cable insulation and fuel line covering in an area not easily detectable during normal maintenance without removing the tie wraps and opening the wire loom. un-fused and un-switched power cables which wear through and contact the fuel line wire braid may short circuit.

Corrective Action

Thomas built will notify owners and inspect and replace the cables as necessary free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about november 28, 2008. owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V356000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-07-30T00:00:00

Subject: Power cable chaffing

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 3,773

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-534

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling 3,773 my 1996 through 2002 thomas built mvp er school buses manufactured from june 8, 1995 through february 16, 2001, equipped with caterpillar 3116 and 3126 engines. un-fused power cables were tie-wrapped to a wire braid engine fuel return hose. over time these cables may chafe, wearing through the wire loom and eventually through the cable insulation and fuel line covering in an area not easily detectable during normal maintenance without removing the tie wraps and opening the wire loom. un-fused and un-switched power cables which wear through and contact the fuel line wire braid may short circuit.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a short circuit, a vehicle fire can occur.

Corrective Action: Thomas built will notify owners and inspect and replace the cables as necessary free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about november 28, 2008. owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V356000

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Created At: 1742808662

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