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SevereNHTSA·13V022000·Announced 2013-01-23

Thomas Built Buses Recalls Saf-T-Liner EFX School Buses for Lighting Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2013-2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses because a circuit breaker may trip, causing a loss of power to headlights and other lights.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system failure) that results in a loss of critical lighting, which the source text explicitly states increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Thomas Built Buses brand Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The affected vehicles were manufactured between March 29, 2012, and November 14, 2012, and are equipped with the 100% Daytime Running Lights (DRL) option code C3676-24-000.

The recall addresses a defect where the DRL circuit breaker may trip during continuous operation of the headlights in high beam mode. If this occurs, the bus will lose power to the headlights, marker lights, tail lights, and dash lighting. This loss of power may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, and reduce the bus' visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.

DTNA has notified affected owners. Dealers will replace the circuit breaker free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2012. Owners may contact the Thomas Built Buses Warranty Department at 1-366-889-4871 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
143

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SAF-T-LINER EFX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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