Recall 08V269000: 2008–2009 Tiffin Allegro BUS and 8 other models

Report received

Jun 17, 2008

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

2,506vehicles

Model years

2008–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Fccc XC0 complaints
• 2008 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel2 complaints
• 2008 Fleetwood Discovery3 complaints
• 2008 Fleetwood Excursion1 complaints
• 2008 Fleetwood Expedition1 complaints
• 2008 Fleetwood Providence0 complaints
• 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints
• 2008 Tiffin Allegro BUS3 complaints
• 2009 Tiffin Allegro BUS0 complaints
• 2008 Tiffin Phaeton6 complaints
• 2009 Tiffin Phaeton1 complaints