Recall 13V365000: 2013–2014 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX and 2 other models

Report received

Aug 15, 2013

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America

Potentially affected

237vehicles

Model years

2013–2014

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 2014 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 2013 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2014 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2013 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
• 2014 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints