Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V602000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V602000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 15,686 affected units, AIR MANAGEMENT UNIT (AMU) PRESSURE SWITCH, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling 15,686 my 2005 through 2009 fccc and thomas built school and transit buses manufactured between march 2005 and may 2008 equipped with a certain brake lamp air pressure switch. the contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis ecu may have become contaminated by silicone during assembly causing insulating deposits to build up over time preventing the brake lamps from operating.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about march 18, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V602000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2008-11-19T00:00:00
Subject: Air management unit (amu) pressure switch
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 15,686

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-538
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling 15,686 my 2005 through 2009 fccc and thomas built school and transit buses manufactured between march 2005 and may 2008 equipped with a certain brake lamp air pressure switch. the contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis ecu may have become contaminated by silicone during assembly causing insulating deposits to build up over time preventing the brake lamps from operating.
Consequence Summary: Inoperative brake lamps would not provide a signal to following drivers that the brakes are applied and a crash may occur.
Corrective Action: Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or about march 18, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-vkq9.hwy3_bx9c
NHTSA ID: 08V602000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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