Recall 11V-573: 2011 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C2, 2012–2013 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Dec 5, 2011, covering about 4,700 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-573
Report date
Dec 5, 2011
Vehicles affected
4,700
Owners notified
Feb 2, 2012

The problem

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.

The risk

An electrical fault or short circuit may result in a fire.

The fix

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.

Notes

Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-691.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 number11V573000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C22011All years
Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C22012, 2013All 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 11V-573?

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.

How is recall 11V-573 fixed?

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.

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.