Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FARBER
Model Of Vehicle
SPECIALTY VEHICLE
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V269000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2506
Date Owners Notified
20080912
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Date Report Received
20080617
Make Campaign Number
FL-530