Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V461000 Reported December 1, 2009

Adjustable brake pedal assemblies

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 2,631 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V461000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-569
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
2,631
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 1, 2009

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses built on fccc b2 chassis manufactured from october 15, 2004 through november 25, 2009, equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. the adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function.

Safety Consequence

A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on december 22, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks warranty claims department at 1-800-547-0712.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 09V461000 or campaign FL-569.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V461000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V461000?

NHTSA recall 09V461000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on December 1, 2009. It addresses: Adjustable brake pedal assemblies. The recall affects approximately 2,631 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V461000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-569. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.