Recall 09V355000: 2010 Thomas Built Buses C2 and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 15, 2009

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

1,505vehicles

Model years

2010

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 certain model year 2010 thomas built school buses and freightliner business class m2 medium duty trucks and freightliner custom chassis s2 vehicles manufactured between april 21 and july 2, 2009, equipped with trw igen 3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (I.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)

Possible consequence

Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

Remedy

Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on november 6, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

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

• 2010 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
• 2010 Thomas Built Buses C21 complaints