2008–2011 Freightliner B2 & 2008–2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 thomas built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses and fccc B2 chassis manufactured from june 1, 2007 through september 28, 2009. Fasteners used to connect the rear suspension spring to the suspension hanger bracket may not have been torqued to specification. Under torqued fasteners may become loose and potentially fall out.
💥 The risk
Loose or missing fasteners may allow the rear suspension to become misaligned, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and adjust the fasteners as required. Damaged fasteners will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free 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
- 09V458000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-567
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 3,739
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 18, 2010
- Built
- Jun 1, 2007 – Sep 28, 2009
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Dailmer trucks campaign number is FL-567.owners may also 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 .