Daimler Commercial Buses Na | NHTSA Recall #98V189000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V189000 by Daimler Commercial Buses Na. Includes 45 affected units, ORION/ALTERNATOR, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with challenger 2000 model 170 series alternators. the positive power stud may not be properly seated in place causing a loose connection. this loose connection causes an over-heat condition when the alternator is under a load. also the material used to insulate the power stud from the rectifier can tear and cause the positive power stud to ground to the alternator case.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these alternators.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V189000

Manufacturer: Daimler Commercial Buses Na

Report Received Date: 1998-08-10T00:00:00

Subject: Orion/alternator

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 45

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with challenger 2000 model 170 series alternators. the positive power stud may not be properly seated in place causing a loose connection. this loose connection causes an over-heat condition when the alternator is under a load. also the material used to insulate the power stud from the rectifier can tear and cause the positive power stud to ground to the alternator case.

Consequence Summary: The alternator can get hot enough to catch fire which could spread to other areas of the vehicle.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace these alternators.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-txmt_6tc7.j49c

NHTSA ID: 98V189000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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