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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 13V365📅 Aug 20, 2013

2013–2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF & 2013–2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX + 1 more recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Insufficient fuel delivery may cause the engine to stumble, run erratically, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
13V365000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-643
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
237
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-716-7466
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 15, 2013
Built
Jan 1, 2012 – Oct 4, 2012
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V365 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V365?

2013–2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF & 2013–2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX + 1 more. 237 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-716-7466.