Daimler Coaches North America: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Daimler Coaches North America in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 29, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TURBOCHARGER FAILURE/POSSIBLE FIRE/SERIES 60/DDC

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES C-60 ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WILL REQUIRE TO BE REPROGRAMMED TO CURRENT MAINFRAME CALIBRATIONS.

NHTSA ID: 06V233000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 335

Consequence Summary:

REPROGRAMMING THE ECM WILL PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF A TURBOCHARGER FAILURE FROM PROGRESSING TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E019000) AND WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM TO CURRENT MAINFRAME CALIBRATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR SETRA AT 905-403-7807.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 13, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARM/FRONT AXLE

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARM OF THE FRONT AXLE MIGHT BREAK AS A RESULT OF EXTREME PRESSURE (E.G., DURING A SUDDEN APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES AT THE FINAL STAGE OF THE STOP).

NHTSA ID: 06V207000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 84

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

SETRA TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVES WILL CONTACT THE CUSTOMER TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO TEST THE TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARM AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SETRA AT 1-800-882-8054.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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