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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V378
Manufacturer Daimler Trucks
North America LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 8
Battery Power Cable may Rub and Arc
The damaged battery cable may electrically arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
Summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with two 8D batteries. The battery power cable may not have adequate clearance between the cable and battery hold down bracket. As a result, the cable can rub against the bracket damaging the cable.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cable routing, rerouting it as necessary to provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA’s number for this recall is FL-768.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Check for Daimler Trucks North America Recalls
Defect Information Report
(Section 573.6)
FL-768
Date of Submission: June 7, 2018
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America LLC P.O. BOX 3849 Portland, Oregon 97208 |
| Type of Report: | X Safety Defect O Non-Compliance |
Vehicle Information
Model Yr. Start: 2018 Model Yr. End: 2018
Make: Thomas Built Bus
Model: Saf-T-Liner C2 Non School Bus
Production Dates: Begin: 09/28/2017 End: 02/19/2018
Descriptive Information:
Certain TBB Saf-T-Liner C2 Non School Bus with 2 8D batteries.
Number potentially involved: 8
Estimated percentage of involve with defect: 100%
Defect / Noncompliance Description
For this Defect/Noncompliance:
Describe the defect or noncompliance:
On certain TBB Saf-T-Liner C2 Non School Bus, a battery power cable may be routed with inadequate clearance between the cable and a battery hold down bracket when the battery tray is pulled out for service. This reduced clearance may cause the cable to rub against the hold down bracket potentially damaging the cable and leading to arcing.
If a noncompliance, provide the applicable FMVSS:
N/A
Describe the safety risk:
A potential battery cable short between the cable and hold down bracket could increase the risk of a fire.
If applicable, identify the manufacture of the defective or noncompliant component. N/A
Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination
Provide the chronology of events leading up to the defect decision or test data for the noncompliance decision:
In March 2018 DTNA received information of a potential battery cable rub on certain Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus (when the battery tray is pulled out for service) and began a defect investigation. In April 2018 DTNA decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall on certain Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses with potentially inadequate battery cable clearance. In late May of 2018 it was discovered while analyzing the population data, that there were 8 Non School Bus vehicles within the original population. June 1st 2018 DTNA decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall on certain Saf-T-Liner C2 Non School Bus vehicles with potentially inadequate battery cable clearance.
Identify the Remedy
Describe the defect/noncompliance remedy program, including the manufacture’s plan for reimbursement.
The power cable will be inspected and rerouted for proper clearance when required. Repairs will be performed by Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities. Copies of the reimbursement plan will be submitted as a supplemental report when available.
Identify the Recall Schedule
Describe the recall schedule for notifications:
Customer notification will be made by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected.
| Planned Dealer Notification Begin Date: | 08/06/2018 |
| Planned Dealer Notification End Date: | 08/06/2018 |
| Planned Owner Notification Begin Date: | 08/06/2018 |
| Planned Owner Notification End Date: | 08/06/2018 |
Manufacture’s identification code for this recall (if applicable): FL-768
DTNA Representative;
Andy Jones
Manager
Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
Defect Information Report
FL-768
June 7, 2018
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Recall Acknowledgement
July 5, 2018
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