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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 11V503📅 Oct 18, 2011

2005–2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 thomas built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured from april 5, 2004 through december 26, 2005. The pass-through power cable connections located behind the driver's side kick panel may corrode potentially resulting in an electric fault or short circuit.

💥 The risk

An electric fault or short circuit of an un-fused power cable may result in a vehicle fire.

🔧 The fix

The final remedy is being developed. Dtna will send owners an interim notice advising them to inspect their buses for corrosion in the area of the power terminals, and if excessive corrosion is found, to take their vehicle to an authorized service facility. Repairs will be made by dtna free of charge. The safety recall began on december 15, 2011. Owners may contact dtna 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
11V503000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-616
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
3,109
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 15, 2011
Built
Apr 5, 2004 – Dec 26, 2005
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is FL-616.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 11V503 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 11V503?

2005–2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2. 3,109 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.