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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 15V754📅 Nov 13, 2015

2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Minotour DRW school buses manufactured February 2, 2015, to June 11, 2015. During relocation of the alternator, the wiring harness may have been rerouted incorrectly resulting in the power cable being strained. As a result, the power cable may become loose at the alternator terminal.

💥 The risk

A loose power cable to alternator terminal nut may result in an electrical arc, increasing the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

DTNA will notify owners, Repairs will be performed by Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities. All affected vehicles have been repaired as of January 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-694.

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
15V754000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-694
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
27
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Owner phone
1-800-745-8000
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 20, 2016
Built
Feb 2, 2015 – Jun 11, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 15V754 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 15V754?

2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour. 27 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 1-800-745-8000.