Daimler Trucks North America – Alternator Wiring Harness Incorrectly Routed

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.


Report Received Date 11/13/2015
NHTSA ID 15V754000
Consequence Summary A loose power cable to alternator terminal nut may result in an electrical arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code FL-694
Potentially Affected 27
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V754000)