Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V648000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V648000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 2,590 affected units, FMVSS 110/INCORRECT TIRE PLACARD INFORMATION, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 2,590 my 2005 through 2009 thomas built minotour school buses with gvwr of 10,000 pounds or less, manufactured between september 1, 2004 and november 26, 2008. the tire placard contains incorrect information which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims.

Corrective Action

New labels will be sent to owners for installation. the recall is expected to begin on or about november 3, 2009. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V648000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2008-12-09T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 110/incorrect tire placard information
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 2,590

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-540
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 2,590 my 2005 through 2009 thomas built minotour school buses with gvwr of 10,000 pounds or less, manufactured between september 1, 2004 and november 26, 2008. the tire placard contains incorrect information which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims.
Consequence Summary: Incorrect information on the tire placard may lead to tire overloading and possibly cause tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: New labels will be sent to owners for installation. the recall is expected to begin on or about november 3, 2009. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-bfym~63ms~uqxp
NHTSA ID: 08V648000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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