Recall 11V503000: 2005–2007 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

Report received

Oct 18, 2011

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

3,109vehicles

Model years

2005–2007

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 (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from april 5, 2004 through december 26, 2005. The pass-through power cable connections located behind the driver's side kick panel may corrode potentially resulting in an electric fault or short circuit.

Possible consequence

An electric fault or short circuit of an un-fused power cable may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

The final remedy is being developed. Dtna will send owners an interim notice advising them to inspect their buses for corrosion in the area of the power terminals, and if excessive corrosion is found, to take their vehicle to an authorized service facility. Repairs will be made by dtna free of charge. The safety recall began on december 15, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C22 complaints
• 2007 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints