Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V201000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V201000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 6,360 affected units, TIRE LOAD RANGE CERTIFICATION LABEL, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain model year 2000 through 2009 thomas built school buses manufactured from april 17, 2000, through december 21, 2009, were equipped with an incorrect tire load certification label. the certification labels list "d" load range tires with a recommended cold tire inflation pressure greater than 65 psi. the buses are equipped with load range "e" tires that require a higher minimum tire pressure. accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a correct label free of charge or, if the owner wishes, they may replace the label themselves. owners should contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871 to obtain the label if they wish to affix it themselves. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 28, 2011.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V201000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-03-31T00:00:00

Subject: Tire load range certification label

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 6,360

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-601

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain model year 2000 through 2009 thomas built school buses manufactured from april 17, 2000, through december 21, 2009, were equipped with an incorrect tire load certification label. the certification labels list "d" load range tires with a recommended cold tire inflation pressure greater than 65 psi. the buses are equipped with load range "e" tires that require a higher minimum tire pressure. accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Consequence Summary: Incorrect tire information may lead to vehicle overloading that can result in a tire failure which may lead to a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a correct label free of charge or, if the owner wishes, they may replace the label themselves. owners should contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871 to obtain the label if they wish to affix it themselves. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 28, 2011.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V201000

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