The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V364000·Announced 2013-08-15

Daimler Recalls 2013-2014 Saf-T-Liner Buses Due to Fuel Label Defect

Daimler is recalling 2013-2014 Saf-T-Liner buses because a label may fall into the fuel tank, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect can cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF, EFX, and HDX buses. The recall affects vehicles equipped with an auxiliary fuel pickup tube for an optional chassis coolant heater that were manufactured between January 1, 2012, and October 4, 2012.

The defect involves an information label affixed to the auxiliary heater fuel pickup tube that may detach and fall into the fuel tank. This can inhibit fuel delivery to the engine, causing it to stumble, run erratically, or stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.

Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tanks and auxiliary heater fuel pickup tubes for labels. Any labels found will be removed free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-716-7466 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER EFX
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
8

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 (3)

  • SAF-T-LINER EF
  • SAF-T-LINER HDX
  • SAF-T-LINER EFX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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