NHTSA recall 09V114000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fccc FB65 and 1 more
The defect
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) IS recalling 633 my 2005 through 2008 FS65 and FB65 school and transit buses manufactured from april 12, 2004 through september 18, 2006, equipped with mbe906 engines and allison automatic transmissions. certain hydraulic brake lines may contact the transmission dipstick tube as the engine rocks.
The risk
Continued contact between the brake line and the dipstick tube could abraid the brake line, cause a leak and loss of brake fluid, and reduce brake performance, potentially resulting in a crash without warning.
The remedy
Dtna will notify owners and perform repairs free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin on or about june 5, 2009. owners may contact dtna toll free at 1-800-547-0712.