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2009 FCCC B2 Recall - Campaign #09V458000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2009 FCCC B2 RECALL - #09V458000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES AND FCCC B2 CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2009. FASTENERS USED TO CONNECT THE REAR SUSPENSION SPRING TO THE SUSPENSION HANGER BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER TORQUED FASTENERS MAY BECOME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY FALL OUT.

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Vehicle 2009 FCCC B2
Manufacturer DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured between 6/1/2007 - 9/28/2009
Recalled on 12/1/2009
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 2/18/2010
# Affected 3,739
Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR
Description DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES AND FCCC B2 CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2009. FASTENERS USED TO CONNECT THE REAR SUSPENSION SPRING TO THE SUSPENSION HANGER BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER TORQUED FASTENERS MAY BECOME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY FALL OUT.
Consequences LOOSE OR MISSING FASTENERS MAY ALLOW THE REAR SUSPENSION TO BECOME MISALIGNED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADJUST THE FASTENERS AS REQUIRED. DAMAGED FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes DAILMER TRUCKS CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS FL-567.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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
See also 2009 FCCC B2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS

2009 FCCC B2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE

2009 FCCC B2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2009 FCCC B2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH

2009 FCCC B2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2009 FCCC B2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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