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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V505📅 Oct 20, 2011

2005–2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 thomas built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured from march 9, 2004, through january 2, 2008, equipped with caterpillar C7 engines, hydraulic brakes, and a fuel water separator. The fuel line going from the fuel water separator to the engine may rub on the hydraulic brake lines potentially resulting in brake fluid leak.

💥 The risk

A brake fluid leak may reduce braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that there is the correct clearance between the fuel and brake lines. Damaged lines will be replaced. Repairs will be made by dtna authorized service facilities free of charge. The safety recall began on december 27, 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
11V505000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-615
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
700
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 27, 2011
Built
Mar 9, 2004 – Jan 2, 2008
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is FL-615.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 11V505 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 11V505?

2005–2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2. 700 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.