Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2; Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 (2011-2013): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 11V573000 · Dec 5, 2011 · Daimler Trucks North America
4,700
vehicles affected
4,700
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11V573000
- Date
- Dec 5, 2011
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 4,700
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Model years
- 2011-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 THROUGH 2013 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS B2 CHASSIS FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011. THE GRID HEATER GROUND WIRE MAY CONTACT THE RELAY POWER TERMINAL AND RUB AND CHAFE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT.
What can happen
AN ELECTRICAL FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUIT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THE GRID HEATER RELAY GROUND WIRE IS CORRECTLY ROUTED AND MODIFIED AS REQUIRED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH THE POWER TERMINAL. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2011 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2012-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 11V573000?
2 models: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 (2011), Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2012-2013), about 4,700 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 11V573000?
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THE GRID HEATER RELAY GROUND WIRE IS CORRECTLY ROUTED AND MODIFIED AS REQUIRED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH THE POWER TERMINAL. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT.
What can happen?
AN ELECTRICAL FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUIT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.