2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Electrical system
Published October 18, 2011 · Recall initiated: October 18, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V503000, published October 18, 2011. Recalling firm: FREIGHTLINER LLC; 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Electrical system.
What's the hazard
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 5, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2005. THE PASS-THROUGH POWER CABLE CONNECTIONS LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SIDE KICK PANEL MAY CORRODE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN ELECTRIC FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
What to do
THE FINAL REMEDY IS BEING DEVELOPED. DTNA WILL SEND OWNERS AN INTERIM NOTICE ADVISING THEM TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES FOR CORROSION IN THE AREA OF THE POWER TERMINALS, AND IF EXCESSIVE CORROSION IS FOUND, TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY DTNA FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Model
- SAF-T-LINER C2
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Lot
- 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Electrical system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V503000 on October 18, 2011. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 5, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2005. THE PASS-THROUGH POWER CABLE CONNECTIONS LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SIDE KICK PANEL MAY CORRODE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN ELECTRIC FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
What should I do if I have this product?
THE FINAL REMEDY IS BEING DEVELOPED. DTNA WILL SEND OWNERS AN INTERIM NOTICE ADVISING THEM TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES FOR CORROSION IN THE AREA OF THE POWER TERMINALS, AND IF EXCESSIVE CORROSION IS FOUND, TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY DTNA FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA 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 C2.