2004-2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recall: cables
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on September 2, 2010. It covers about 4,179 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,179
- reported
- Sep 2, 2010
- owners notified
- Nov 16, 2010
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 school buses built on ford chassis manufactured from may 6, 2004 through february 2, 2010. On affected vehicles, main body power cables were routed in the area of an unprotected edge on the passenger's side inner-fender. Under certain conditions a power cable may contact the sharp edge. If undetected, continued contact could wear through the power cable's insulation potentially resulting in a short circuit.
- Risk
- A short circuited power cable could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will inspect and reroute and/or replace as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before november 15, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 10V393000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 10V393000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour cables?
Yes. Recall 10V393000, reported on September 2, 2010, covers about 4,179 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V393000?
Daimler trucks will inspect and reroute and/or replace as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before november 15, 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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