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Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
A loose power cable to alternator terminal nut may result in an electrical arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
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.
Who to contact: 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.
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.
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Daimler Trucks North America, LLC — Alternator Wiring Harness Incorrectly Routed”
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A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.