NHTSA Recall 13V365000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V365000; Date: Aug. 15, 2013
Insufficient fuel delivery may cause the engine to stumble, run erratically, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Ef; 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Ef; 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx; 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx; 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
Component: Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 237
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 15, 2013
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