2005-2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: service brakes, hydraulic
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on October 18, 2011. It covers about 700 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 700
- reported
- Oct 18, 2011
- owners notified
- Dec 27, 2011
- related complaints
- 3
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from march 9, 2004, through january 2, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines, hydraulic brakes, and a fuel water separator. The fuel line going from the fuel water separator to the engine may rub on the hydraulic brake lines potentially resulting in brake fluid leak.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak may reduce braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that there is the correct clearance between the fuel and brake lines. Damaged lines will be replaced. Repairs will be made by dtna authorized service facilities free of charge. The safety recall began on december 27, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 11V505000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about brakes problems.
2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Questions about recall 11V505000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes. Recall 11V505000, reported on October 18, 2011, covers about 700 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V505000?
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that there is the correct clearance between the fuel and brake lines. Damaged lines will be replaced. Repairs will be made by dtna authorized service facilities free of charge. The safety recall began on december 27, 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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