2008-2010 Fccc B2 and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: service brakes, hydraulic
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on December 1, 2009. It covers about 602 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 602
- reported
- Dec 1, 2009
- owners notified
- Apr 23, 2010
- related complaints
- 3
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses and fccc b2 chassis manufactured from october 1, 2007 through august 10, 2009, equipped with cummins isb cm2150 j1939/1587 engine control unit, bosch hydraulic pin-slide front brakes, and webasto 17k btu coolant heater. The front right hand crossover brake line may have been secured using shorter offset than specified clamps potentially allowing the brake line to rub on the surrounding components. This may lead to a brake fluid leak.
- Risk
- Continued contact between the brake line and the surrounding components may lead to a loss of brake fluid and reduce braking performance potentially resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the units and clamps with shorter offset than specified will be replaced with longer offset clamps. Any brake lines found to be damaged will be replaced. Repairs will be done free of charge. The safety recall began on april 23, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 09V460000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about brakes problems.
2008 Fccc B22009 Fccc B22010 Fccc B22008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Questions about recall 09V460000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2010 Fccc B2 and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes. Recall 09V460000, reported on December 1, 2009, covers about 602 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V460000?
Daimler trucks will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the units and clamps with shorter offset than specified will be replaced with longer offset clamps. Any brake lines found to be damaged will be replaced. Repairs will be done free of charge. The safety recall began on april 23, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
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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