NHTSA recall 10V183000
Electrical system › Wiring
Thomas Built Buses Hdx
Reported May 3, 20101,515 vehicles affectedDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICABuilt Nov 15, 2007 – Jun 15, 2009
The defect
Dtna IS recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 hdx school buses manufactured on november 15, 2007 through june 15, 2009. the heater coolant flow valve actuator 0-ring may allow coolant leakage into the heater core compartment and the actuator pc board area potentially causing the actuator to overheat and/or melt.
The risk
An overheated and/or melted actuator may result in a vehicle fire.
The remedy
Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built dealerships free of charge. the safety recall began on july 6, 2010. owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.