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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V269📅 Jun 18, 2008

2008–2009 Tiffin Allegro BUS & 2008–2009 Tiffin Phaeton + 8 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling 2,506 my 2008 XC motor home chassis and thomas built HDX school and transit buses equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.

💥 The risk

If the weld fails, Vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of Vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.

🔧 The fix

Daimler trucks is working with saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08E031). The recall recall began on september 12, 2008 (thomas built buses) and october 8, 2008. Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V269000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-530
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
2,506
Component
SUSPENSION
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 12, 2008
Built
Jul 31, 2007 – Jan 16, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. FL-530.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's Vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V269 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V269?

2008–2009 Tiffin Allegro BUS & 2008–2009 Tiffin Phaeton + 8 more. 2,506 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Farber Specialty dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.