NHTSA Campaign 15V754000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Nov 13, 2015 · 27 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR 2016 27

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V754000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.