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Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX Recall 13V639: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

NHTSA campaign 13V639, reported December 20, 2013, 45 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V639Daimler Trucks North America
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Problem
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.
Risk
With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 EFX20142015