NHTSA Campaign 11V503000 — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Reference copy of an official recall record (no advice provided). Campaign: 11V503000. Vehicle: THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 11V503000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | FL-616 |
Official summary
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 5, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2005. THE PASS-THROUGH POWER CABLE CONNECTIONS LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SIDE KICK PANEL MAY CORRODE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN ELECTRIC FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
Official consequence
AN ELECTRIC FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUIT OF AN UN-FUSED POWER CABLE MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Official remedy
THE FINAL REMEDY IS BEING DEVELOPED. DTNA WILL SEND OWNERS AN INTERIM NOTICE ADVISING THEM TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES FOR CORROSION IN THE AREA OF THE POWER TERMINALS, AND IF EXCESSIVE CORROSION IS FOUND, TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY DTNA FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Official notes
DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS FL-616.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 87585 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 11V503000 |
| Make | THOMAS BUILT BUSES |
| Model | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | FL-616 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Manufacturer Name | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2004-04-05 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2005-12-26 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 3109 |
| Action Date | 2011-12-15 |
| Initiator Code | ODI |
| Manufacturer (Display) | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Report Date | 2011-10-18 |
| Notification Date | 2011-10-18 |
| Official Summary | DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 5, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2005. THE PASS-THROUGH POWER CABLE CONNECTIONS LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SIDE KICK PANEL MAY CORRODE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN ELECTRIC FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| Official Consequence | AN ELECTRIC FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUIT OF AN UN-FUSED POWER CABLE MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Official Remedy | THE FINAL REMEDY IS BEING DEVELOPED. DTNA WILL SEND OWNERS AN INTERIM NOTICE ADVISING THEM TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES FOR CORROSION IN THE AREA OF THE POWER TERMINALS, AND IF EXCESSIVE CORROSION IS FOUND, TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY DTNA FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Official Notes / Contact | DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS FL-616.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000044078000214873000000200 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |