Daimler Trucks Recalls 2007-2011 School Buses for Engine Fire Risk
Daimler Trucks is recalling 5,445 school buses from 2007-2011 because a short-circuited engine component could cause a vehicle fire and injury.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine component) that poses a risk of vehicle fire and injury to occupants, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 5,445 model year 2007 through 2011 FCCC B2 106 CH and Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 and HDX school buses. These vehicles were manufactured between September 5, 2006, and June 30, 2010, and are equipped with specific MBE900 EPA04 and EPA07 model engines.
The recall addresses a defect in the intake air grid heater, which may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures. A short-circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FCCC, THOMAS BUILT BUSES B2, SAF-T-LINER C2, HDX
- Brand
- FCCC
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 5,445
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- B2
- SAF-T-LINER C2
- HDX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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