| NHTSA Recall # | 77643 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 08V269000 |
| MFG Compaign # | FL-530 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Supplier | TIFFIN |
| Brand | TIFFIN |
| Model | PHAETON |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of notification | 12/09/08 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 17/06/08 |
| Report created | 18/06/08 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 2506 |
| Defect summary | Daimler trucks is recalling 2,506 my 2008 xc motor home chassis and thomas built hdx school and transit buses equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld. |
| Consequence summary | If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard. |
| Corrective action | Daimler trucks is working with saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031). The recall recall began on september 12, 2008 (thomas built buses) and october 8, 2008. Owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. |
| Recall notes | Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-530. Customers may 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. |