2011-2013 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: engine and engine cooling
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on December 5, 2011. It covers about 4,700 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,700
- reported
- Dec 5, 2011
- owners notified
- Feb 2, 2012
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner school buses built on a freightliner custom chassis b2 chassis from november 15, 2010, through october 6, 2011. The grid heater ground wire may contact the relay power terminal and rub and chafe potentially resulting in a short circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical fault or short circuit may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect to ensure the grid heater relay ground wire is correctly routed and modified as required to ensure adequate clearance with the power terminal. The repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 11V573000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 11V573000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 11V573000, reported on December 5, 2011, covers about 4,700 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V573000?
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect to ensure the grid heater relay ground wire is correctly routed and modified as required to ensure adequate clearance with the power terminal. The repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2012. 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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