2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Service brakes, hydraulic
Published October 20, 2011 · Recall initiated: October 18, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V505000, published October 20, 2011 and initiated October 18, 2011. Recalling firm: FREIGHTLINER LLC; 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Service brakes, hydraulic.
What's the hazard
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2004, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES, HYDRAULIC BRAKES, AND A FUEL WATER SEPARATOR. THE FUEL LINE GOING FROM THE FUEL WATER SEPARATOR TO THE ENGINE MAY RUB ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
What to do
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS THE CORRECT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES. DAMAGED LINES WILL BE REPLACED. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 27, 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
- 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 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 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Service brakes, hydraulic recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V505000 on October 20, 2011. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2004, THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES, HYDRAULIC BRAKES, AND A FUEL WATER SEPARATOR. THE FUEL LINE GOING FROM THE FUEL WATER SEPARATOR TO THE ENGINE MAY RUB ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS THE CORRECT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES. DAMAGED LINES WILL BE REPLACED. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 27, 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.