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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 10V394📅 Sep 7, 2010

2004–2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 Minotour non school buses built on ford chassis manufactured from may 6, 2004 through february 2, 2010. On affected vehicles, main body power cables were routed in the area of an unprotected edge on the passenger's side inner-fender. Under certain conditions a power cable may contact the sharp edge. If undetected, continued contact could wear through the power cable's insulation potentially resulting in a short circuit.

💥 The risk

A short circuited power cable could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

🔧 The fix

Daimler trucks will inspect and reroute and/or replace as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before november 15, 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
10V394000
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
14
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 18, 2010
Built
May 6, 2004 – Feb 2, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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 10V394 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 10V394?

2004–2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour. 14 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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