Recall 08V602000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Defect in 2005-2009 FCCC B2
RECALL This recall affects up to 15,686 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V602000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 15,686 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2005 FCCC B2, 2005 FREIGHTLINER S2, 2006 FCCC B2, 2006 FREIGHTLINER S2, 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2007 FCCC B2, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2007 FREIGHTLINER S2, 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2008 FREIGHTLINER S2, 2008 FCCC B2, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2009 FCCC B2, 2009 FREIGHTLINER S2
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Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 15,686 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 FCCC AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2005 AND MAY 2008 EQUIPPED WITH A CERTAIN BRAKE LAMP AIR PRESSURE SWITCH. THE CONTACTS IN THE PRESSURE SWITCH FOR THE LOW CURRENT BRAKE LAMP SIGNAL TO THE CHASSIS ECU MAY HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED BY SILICONE DURING ASSEMBLY CAUSING INSULATING DEPOSITS TO BUILD UP OVER TIME PREVENTING THE BRAKE LAMPS FROM OPERATING.
Safety Consequence
INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS WOULD NOT PROVIDE A SIGNAL TO FOLLOWING DRIVERS THAT THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712 OR THOMAS BUILT BUSES AT 1-336-889-4871.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25V038000 | 2023 FCCC XCM | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 277 | |
| 24V736000 | 2025 FCCC XCM | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 620 | |
| 24V511000 | 2023 FCCC S2C | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 37 | |
| 24V402000 | 2025 FCCC S2RV | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 541 | |
| 24V393000 | 2025 FCCC S2C | WHEELS:HUB | 285 | |
| 24V420000 | 2024 FCCC XCR | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 56 | |
| 24V093000 | 2024 FCCC MT45G | STEERING | 11 | |
| 23V879000 | 2023 FCCC MT50E | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER | 26 |