Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V321000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V321000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 2,342 affected units, INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from october 23, 2008 through april 20, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on december 23, 2010. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V321000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2010-07-13T00:00:00

Subject: Intermediate steering columns

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 2,342

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-582

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from october 23, 2008 through april 20, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)

Consequence Summary: Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. this condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on december 23, 2010. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V321000

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