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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V480000

2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Ef | 2011 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Ef | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Engine and engine cooling

Published September 21, 2011 · Recall initiated: September 21, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V480000, published September 21, 2011. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Ef | 2011 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Ef | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Engine and engine cooling.

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What's the hazard

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011- 2012 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF, AND SAF-T-LINER HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISX OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.

What to do

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF | 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF | 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Ef | 2011 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Ef | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Engine and engine cooling recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V480000 on September 21, 2011. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011- 2012 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF, AND SAF-T-LINER HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISX OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.

What should I do if I have this product?

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR DAIMLER TRUCKS 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: SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)