Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks Is Recalling 18,198 My 2003-2009 Thomas Built Er, Mvp-Er, Hdx, And Mvp-Ef School And Transit Buses Equipped With A Dual Power Switch And Manufactured From February 1, 2002 Through October 17, 2008. Solid State Circuit Breakers May Trip Unnecessarily Potentially Resulting In A Loss Of Power To The Bus Chassis And Body Electrical Circuits Causing An Unexpected Loss Of Engine Power And Exterior Lighting.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model Of Vehicle
HDX
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
08V622000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Effect Of Defect
Unexpected Loss Of Engine Power And Exterior Lighting Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Thomas Built Bus Dealers Will Replace The Solid State Dual Power Switch With A Mechanical Circuit ProduCTIon (Mega Fuse). The Recall Is Expected To Begin During April 2009. Owners May Contact Thomas Built At 1-336-889-4871.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20020201
End Of Manufacture
20081017
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18198
Date Owners Notified
20090706
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20081126
Make Campaign Number
FL-539