Vehicle recall 09V460000 · December 1, 2009
Fccc B2 and Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2
The front right hand crossover brake line may have been secured using shorter offset than specified clamps potentially allowing the brake line to rub on the surrounding components.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 thomas built saf-t-liner C2 school buses and fccc B2 chassis manufactured from October 1, 2007 through August 10, 2009, equipped with cummins isb CM2150 J1939/1587 engine control unit, bosch hydraulic pin-slide front brakes, and webasto 17K btu coolant heater. The front right hand crossover brake line may have been secured using shorter offset than specified clamps potentially allowing the brake line to rub on the surrounding components. This may lead to a brake fluid leak.
- Consequence
- Continued contact between the brake line and the surrounding components may lead to a loss of brake fluid and reduce braking performance potentially resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the units and clamps with shorter offset than specified will be replaced with longer offset clamps. Any brake lines found to be damaged will be replaced. Repairs will be done free of charge. The safety recall began on April 23, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Daimler trucks' campaign number is fl-568.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V460000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 1, 2009
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-568
- Owner notification
- April 23, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 602
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
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