Recall 15V754000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Report Date
20151113
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.