THOMAS MINOTOUR 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V754000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | MINOTOUR | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-01-20 | 2015-11-13 | 2015-11-13 |
Production Dates: 2015-02-02 - 2015-06-11
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-694
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A loose power cable to alternator terminal nut may result in an electrical arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
