NHTSA Recall 11V573000: Engine and engine cooling
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,700 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V573000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-619 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | December 5, 2011 |
| Owner notification | February 2, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner school buses built on a freightliner custom chassis b2 chassis from november 15, 2010, through october 6, 2011. The grid heater ground wire may contact the relay power terminal and rub and chafe potentially resulting in a short circuit.
Safety risk
An electrical fault or short circuit may result in a fire.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect to ensure the grid heater relay ground wire is correctly routed and modified as required to ensure adequate clearance with the power terminal. The repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-691.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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V573000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.