Recall 11V223000: 2006–2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2006–2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF, 2006–2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 6, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 64
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 saf-t-liner hdx, mvp-ef, and minotor non school buses manufactured from january 2, 2006, through january 31, 2011, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
The risk
If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
The fix
Dtna will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 20, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-604.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
- 2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
- 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
- 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
- 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
- 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
- 2006 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF
- 2007 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF
- 2008 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF
- 2009 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF
- 2010 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF
- 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF
- 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V223000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-604
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Owner letters
- May 20, 2011
- Components
- Equipment:appliance:air conditioner (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology