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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loose power cable to alternator terminal nut may result in an electrical arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A wiring harness on certain 2016 Minotour DRW school buses may have been routed incorrectly when the alternator was relocated during manufacturing. This strains the power cable, which can become loose at the alternator terminal nut.
A loose connection can produce an electrical arc, which raises the risk of a vehicle fire. Owners of affected buses built between February 2, 2015 and June 11, 2015 should take this recall seriously.
The repair is free and is performed by authorized Daimler Trucks North America service facilities. According to the notice, affected vehicles were repaired as of January 20, 2016. You can check your VIN for open recalls or contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000, referencing recall FL-694.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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