Daimler Commercial Buses Na | NHTSA Recall #98V230000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V230000 by Daimler Commercial Buses Na. Includes 1,068 affected units, ORION/POWER CABLE ROUTING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with electric engine starters. the power cables are routed across the back of the engine and fastened to the engine bulkhead. the cable may not be adequately fastened, chaffing the cable, and causing an electrical short.

Corrective Action

Dealers rerouted the wiring in the engine compartment.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V230000

Manufacturer: Daimler Commercial Buses Na

Report Received Date: 1998-09-17T00:00:00

Subject: Orion/power cable routing

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 1,068

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with electric engine starters. the power cables are routed across the back of the engine and fastened to the engine bulkhead. the cable may not be adequately fastened, chaffing the cable, and causing an electrical short.

Consequence Summary: This condition could possibly start a fire in the engine compartment.

Corrective Action: Dealers rerouted the wiring in the engine compartment.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98V230000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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