Recall 10V340000: 2007–2011 Fccc B2 and 2 other models

Report received

Jul 27, 2010

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

5,445vehicles

Model years

2007–2011

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 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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2007 Fccc B21 complaints
• 2008 Fccc B20 complaints
• 2009 Fccc B20 complaints
• 2010 Fccc B20 complaints
• 2011 Fccc B20 complaints
• 2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints
• 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints
• 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX2 complaints
• 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints
• 2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints
• 2007 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 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
• 2011 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints