NHTSA Recall 13V639000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V639000; Date: Dec. 20, 2013
With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx; 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx
Component: Electrical System: Instrument Panel
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 45
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 thomas built saf-t-liner efx school buses manufactured September 30, 2013, through November 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, due to an incorrect calibration, the speedometer may display a speed lower than the vehicle is actually traveling.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software to correct the calibration, free of charge. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-658.
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: Feb 18, 2014
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