NHTSA Recall 14V759000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V759000; Date: Nov. 28, 2014
An unsecured fuel tank strap could allow the fuel tank to contact the ground, increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 22
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 thomas built buses minotour non-school buses manufactured April 2, 2012, to October 3, 2014 and built on a gm or Ford chassis with a gasoline engine. In the affected buses, the fastener that secures the fuel tank strap may be loose.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly secure the fuel tank strap, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-675.
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: Jan 26, 2015
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