Transport Canada Recall - 2021528 - DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
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Summary
Product
School Bus recalled by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Issue
Vehicle - Electrical
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2018 | THOMAS BUILT | SAF-T-LINER HDX SCHOOL BUS
Issue
Issue:
On one school bus, the power steering hose may have been routed incorrectly. As a result, the hose could be damaged by contact with the alternator charge cable and cause a short circuit.
Safety Risk:
Damage to the power steering hose and alternator charge cable may cause an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Actions:
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify the owner by mail and instruct you to take the bus to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect the routing of the power steering hose. It will be modified, if necessary.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - School Bus
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-65341
Transport Canada
ID
2021528