Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V573000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V573000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 4,700 affected units, C2 GRID HEATER RELAY WIRING, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner school buses built on a freightliner custom chassis b2 chassis from november 15, 2010, through october 6, 2011. the grid heater ground wire may contact the relay power terminal and rub and chafe potentially resulting in a short circuit.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect to ensure the grid heater relay ground wire is correctly routed and modified as required to ensure adequate clearance with the power terminal. the repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on february 2, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V573000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-12-05T00:00:00

Subject: C2 grid heater relay wiring

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 4,700

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-619

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner school buses built on a freightliner custom chassis b2 chassis from november 15, 2010, through october 6, 2011. the grid heater ground wire may contact the relay power terminal and rub and chafe potentially resulting in a short circuit.

Consequence Summary: An electrical fault or short circuit may result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect to ensure the grid heater relay ground wire is correctly routed and modified as required to ensure adequate clearance with the power terminal. the repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on february 2, 2012. 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: 11V573000

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