ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Published September 7, 2010 · Recall initiated: September 2, 2010
What's the hazard
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 MINOTOUR NON 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.
What to do
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 details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Model
- MINOTOUR
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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