Farber Specialty Specialty Vehicle; Fccc XC; Fleetwood Bounder Diesel, Discovery and 6 more (2008-2009): Suspension
Recall 08V269000 · Jun 17, 2008 · Daimler Trucks North America
2,506
vehicles affected
2,506
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V269000
- Date
- Jun 17, 2008
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 2,506
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension
- Model years
- 2008-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 2,506 MY 2008 XC MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AND THOMAS BUILT HDX SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND ADL SERIES REAR SUSPENSIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THE TRANSVERSE BEAM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE WELD.
What can happen
IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSVERSE BEAM COULD DROP TO THE GROUND CAUSING SPARKS THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH SAF-HOLLAND TO HAVE A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ADL TRANSVERSE BEAM PERFORMED. IF A WELD DEFECT IS IDENTIFIED, SAF-HOLLAND WILL PROVIDE A SERVICE REPLACEMENT KIT THAT CONTAINS A NEW TRANSVERSE BEAM, ALL NECESSARY INSTALLATION HARDWARE, BEAM REPLACEMENT, AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 08E031). THE RECALL RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 (THOMAS BUILT BUSES) AND OCTOBER 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAF-HOLLAND AT 1-231-773-3271 OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
10 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Farber Specialty | Specialty Vehicle | 2008 |
| Fccc | XC | 2008 |
| Fleetwood | Bounder Diesel | 2008 |
| Fleetwood | Discovery | 2008 |
| Fleetwood | Excursion | 2008 |
| Fleetwood | Expedition | 2008 |
| Fleetwood | Providence | 2008 |
| Thomas Built Buses | HDX | 2008 |
| Tiffin | Allegro Bus | 2008-2009 |
| Tiffin | Phaeton | 2008-2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V269000?
10 models: Farber Specialty Specialty Vehicle (2008), Fccc XC (2008), Fleetwood Bounder Diesel (2008) and 7 more, about 2,506 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V269000?
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH SAF-HOLLAND TO HAVE A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ADL TRANSVERSE BEAM PERFORMED. IF A WELD DEFECT IS IDENTIFIED, SAF-HOLLAND WILL PROVIDE A SERVICE REPLACEMENT KIT THAT CONTAINS A NEW TRANSVERSE BEAM, ALL NECESSARY INSTALLATION HARDWARE, BEAM REPLACEMENT, AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE.
What can happen?
IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSVERSE BEAM COULD DROP TO THE GROUND CAUSING SPARKS THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.