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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V460📅 Dec 1, 2009

2008–2010 Freightliner B2 & 2008–2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 thomas built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses and fccc B2 chassis manufactured from october 1, 2007 through august 10, 2009, equipped with cummins isb CM2150 J1939/1587 engine control unit, bosch hydraulic pin-slide front brakes, and webasto 17K btu coolant heater. The front right hand crossover brake line may have been secured using shorter offset than specified clamps potentially allowing the brake line to rub on the surrounding components. This may lead to a brake fluid leak.

💥 The risk

Continued contact between the brake line and the surrounding components may lead to a loss of brake fluid and reduce braking performance potentially resulting in a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Daimler trucks will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the units and clamps with shorter offset than specified will be replaced with longer offset clamps. Any brake lines found to be damaged will be replaced. Repairs will be done free of charge. The safety recall began on april 23, 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
09V460000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-568
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
602
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 23, 2010
Built
Oct 1, 2007 – Aug 10, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimler trucks' campaign number is FL-568.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 .

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 09V460 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 09V460?

2008–2010 Freightliner B2 & 2008–2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2. 602 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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