Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V622000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V622000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 18,198 affected units, DUAL POWER SWITCH, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling 18,198 my 2003-2009 thomas built er, mvp-er, hdx, and mvp-ef school and transit buses equipped with a dual power switch and manufactured from february 1, 2002 through october 17, 2008. solid state circuit breakers may trip unnecessarily potentially resulting in a loss of power to the bus chassis and body electrical circuits causing an unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting.

Corrective Action

Thomas built bus dealers will replace the solid state dual power switch with a mechanical circuit production (mega fuse). the recall is expected to begin during april 2009. owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V622000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2008-11-26T00:00:00
Subject: Dual power switch
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 18,198

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-539
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling 18,198 my 2003-2009 thomas built er, mvp-er, hdx, and mvp-ef school and transit buses equipped with a dual power switch and manufactured from february 1, 2002 through october 17, 2008. solid state circuit breakers may trip unnecessarily potentially resulting in a loss of power to the bus chassis and body electrical circuits causing an unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting.
Consequence Summary: Unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Thomas built bus dealers will replace the solid state dual power switch with a mechanical circuit production (mega fuse). the recall is expected to begin during april 2009. 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: 08V622000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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