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Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF Recall 13V365: Equipment:Other:Labels; Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 13V365, reported August 15, 2013, 237 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V365Daimler Trucks North America
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF20132014
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX20132014
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX20132014