Recall 10V340000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Defect in 2007-2011 FCCC B2
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,445 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V340000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,445 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2007 FCCC B2, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2008 FCCC B2, 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2009 FCCC B2, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2010 FCCC B2, 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX, 2011 FCCC B2, 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX
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Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FCCC B2 106 CH AND THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 AND HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
Safety Consequence
A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
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