Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V578000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V578000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 2,800 affected units, MALFUNCTIONING SIDE MARKER/DIRECTIONAL LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 thomas built saf-t-liner school buses manufactured from february 24, 2011, through august 3, 2011, equipped with bulk-head module software release 2.1 and reference parameter release p38407-06. inaccurate fault detection values in the bulk-head module software may cause the side marker/directional lights to stop functioning after 5 to 13 minutes of vehicle operation.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and the bulk-head module software will be updated by dtna authorized service facilities free of charge. the safety recall began on february 2, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V578000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

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

Subject: Malfunctioning side marker/directional lights

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 2,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-620

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 thomas built saf-t-liner school buses manufactured from february 24, 2011, through august 3, 2011, equipped with bulk-head module software release 2.1 and reference parameter release p38407-06. inaccurate fault detection values in the bulk-head module software may cause the side marker/directional lights to stop functioning after 5 to 13 minutes of vehicle operation.

Consequence Summary: Failure of the side marker/directional lights to illuminate will result in decreased visibility of the bus and/or its intended direction of travel to other drivers which could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and the bulk-head module software will be updated by dtna authorized service facilities 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: 11V578000

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