Recall 10V-340: 2007–2011 FCCC B2, 2007–2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX and 1 more

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Jul 27, 2010, covering about 5,445 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-340
Report date
Jul 27, 2010
Vehicles affected
5,445
Owners notified
Jul 29, 2011

The problem

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.

The risk

A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

The fix

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.

Notes

Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number10V340000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
FCCC B22007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Thomas Built Buses HDX2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C22007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V-340?

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.

How is recall 10V-340 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.