Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FCCC
Model Of Vehicle
B2
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
10V340000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
A Short Circuited Grid Heater Could Result In A Vehicle Fire And Injury To Vehicle Occupants.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20060905
End Of Manufacture
20100630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5445
Date Owners Notified
20110729
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20100727
Make Campaign Number
10C-5