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Thomas Built Buses 2013–2014 Equipment recall

Recalled August 15, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V365000 · Thomas Built Buses

Hazard
Insufficient fuel delivery may cause the engine to stumble, run erratically, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tanks and auxiliary heater fuel pickup tubes for labels. Any labels will be removed, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-716-7466. Daimler's recall number is FL-643.
Units
237 units

Description

Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Saf-T-Liner (EF, EFX, and HDX) buses equipped with an auxiliary fuel pickup tube for use with an optional chassis coolant heater and manufactured January 1, 2012, through October 4, 2012. An information label affixed to the auxiliary heater fuel pickup tube may detach and fall off into the fuel tank, inhibiting fuel delivery to the engine.

What to do

Daimler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tanks and auxiliary heater fuel pickup tubes for labels. Any labels will be removed, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-716-7466. Daimler's recall number is FL-643.

Product
Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EF · Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX · Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDX
Manufacturer(s)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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