NHTSA recall 11V505000
Service brakes, hydraulic
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
The defect
Daimler trucks (dtna) IS recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 thomas built saf-t-liner C2 school buses manufactured from march 9, 2004, through january 2, 2008, equipped with caterpillar C7 engines, hydraulic brakes, and a fuel water separator. the fuel line going from the fuel water separator to the engine may rub on the hydraulic brake lines potentially resulting in brake fluid leak.
The risk
A brake fluid leak may reduce braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that there IS the correct clearance between the fuel and brake lines. damaged lines will be replaced. repairs will be made by dtna authorized service facilities free of charge. the safety recall began on december 27, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.