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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V394000

2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Published September 7, 2010 · Recall initiated: September 2, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V394000, published September 7, 2010 and initiated September 2, 2010. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables.

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.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
MINOTOUR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2004 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2005 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V394000 on September 7, 2010. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: MINOTOUR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)