Recall 09V460000: 2008–2010 Fccc B2 and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 1, 2009

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

602vehicles

Model years

2008–2010

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 2008 through 2010 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses and fccc b2 chassis manufactured from october 1, 2007 through august 10, 2009, equipped with cummins isb cm2150 j1939/1587 engine control unit, bosch hydraulic pin-slide front brakes, and webasto 17k btu coolant heater. The front right hand crossover brake line may have been secured using shorter offset than specified clamps potentially allowing the brake line to rub on the surrounding components. This may lead to a brake fluid leak.

Possible consequence

Continued contact between the brake line and the surrounding components may lead to a loss of brake fluid and reduce braking performance potentially resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Daimler trucks will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the units and clamps with shorter offset than specified will be replaced with longer offset clamps. Any brake lines found to be damaged will be replaced. Repairs will be done free of charge. The safety recall began on april 23, 2010. 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.

• 2008 Fccc B20 complaints
• 2009 Fccc B20 complaints
• 2010 Fccc B20 complaints
• 2008 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C25 complaints
• 2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C22 complaints
• 2010 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints