THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : MINOTOUR | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2015-02-02 - 2015-06-11 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V754000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-01-20 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-11-13 | Date Added to Database: 2015-11-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-694 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 27 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2016 Minotour DRW school buses manufactured February 2, 2015, to June 11, 2015. During relocation of the alternator, the wiring harness may have been rerouted incorrectly resulting in the power cable being strained. As a result, the power cable may become loose at the alternator terminal. |
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Consequence:
A loose power cable to alternator terminal nut may result in an electrical arc, increasing the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, Repairs will be performed by Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities. All affected vehicles have been repaired as of January 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-694. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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