2005-2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: electrical system
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on October 18, 2011. It covers about 3,109 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,109
- reported
- Oct 18, 2011
- owners notified
- Dec 15, 2011
- related complaints
- 1
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An electric fault or short circuit of an un-fused power cable may result in a vehicle fire.
- 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.
Recall number 11V503000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.
2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Questions about recall 11V503000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 electrical system?
Yes. Recall 11V503000, reported on October 18, 2011, covers about 3,109 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V503000?
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.
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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