2001 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 4 TSBs

05V456000 Oct 5, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE POWER BATTERY EQUALIZERS, P/N 52210 24V/12V 100 AMP SERIES 1, THE EQUALIZERS MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE MODE. THESE EQUALIZERS USED AN INDUCTOR WITH THE COILS PROTECTED BY INSULATION. OVER TIME, THE INDUCTOR INSULATION MAY DEGRADE CREATING A SHORT.
Consequence
THE SHORTED INDUCTOR MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY EQUALIZER TO SMOKE OR BURN, AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
SURE POWER WILL NOTIFY DC'S CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE EQUALIZERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SURE POWER AT 1-800-845-6269 EXT. 113.
123 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NC
04V505000 Oct 15, 2004
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN SECUREMENT ASSEMBLIES. THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING THE LOAD PAWL NOT TO FULLY SEAT IN THE SPROCKET TEETH.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Remedy
SURE-LOK WILL PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY ON BEHALF OF DAIMLERCHRYSLER. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOK AT 1-866-787-3565 OR DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 336-454-3484.
258 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF

4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
TechTalk12140 Apr 15, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Tech Talk discussion on FCC CHASSIS AN5119 , CUMMINS ISB 2150. FC 196 ACTIVE LCL VOLTAGE LOW OR SHORTED.
TechTalk12140 Apr 15, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech Talk discussion on FCC CHASSIS AN5119 , CUMMINS ISB 2150. FC 196 ACTIVE LCL VOLTAGE LOW OR SHORTED.
No comms 2021-01 Jan 8, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for January 2021 for Daimler Coaches North America.
No comms 2021-03 Apr 8, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2021 for Daimler Coaches North America.

DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF across all model years (2000–2004).

13 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF — Year by Year

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2001 (current) 2 0
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