2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2011 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Engine and engine cooling
Published December 8, 2011 · Recall initiated: December 5, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V573000, published December 8, 2011 and initiated December 5, 2011. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2011 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Engine and engine cooling.
What's the hazard
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 THROUGH 2013 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS B2 CHASSIS FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011. THE GRID HEATER GROUND WIRE MAY CONTACT THE RELAY POWER TERMINAL AND RUB AND CHAFE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT.
What to do
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THE GRID HEATER RELAY GROUND WIRE IS CORRECTLY ROUTED AND MODIFIED AS REQUIRED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH THE POWER TERMINAL. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2012. 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
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2013 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 C2 | 2011 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Engine and engine cooling recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V573000 on December 8, 2011. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 THROUGH 2013 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS B2 CHASSIS FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011. THE GRID HEATER GROUND WIRE MAY CONTACT THE RELAY POWER TERMINAL AND RUB AND CHAFE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THE GRID HEATER RELAY GROUND WIRE IS CORRECTLY ROUTED AND MODIFIED AS REQUIRED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH THE POWER TERMINAL. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2012. 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.