2005-2009 Fccc B2, Freightliner S2 and others recall: brake lights
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on November 19, 2008. It covers about 15,686 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 15,686
- reported
- Nov 19, 2008
- owners notified
- Mar 18, 2009
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling 15,686 my 2005 through 2009 fccc and thomas built school and transit buses manufactured between march 2005 and may 2008 equipped with a certain brake lamp air pressure switch. The contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis ecu may have become contaminated by silicone during assembly causing insulating deposits to build up over time preventing the brake lamps from operating.
- Risk
- Inoperative brake lamps would not provide a signal to following drivers that the brakes are applied and a crash may occur.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 18, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or thomas built buses at 1‑336‑889‑4871.
Recall number 08V602000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 08V602000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2009 Fccc B2, Freightliner S2 and others brake lights?
Yes. Recall 08V602000, reported on November 19, 2008, covers about 15,686 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V602000?
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 18, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or thomas built buses at 1‑336‑889‑4871.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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