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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V022000

2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx — Exterior lighting

Published January 24, 2013 · Recall initiated: January 23, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V022000, published January 24, 2013 and initiated January 23, 2013. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx — Exterior lighting.

What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Thomas Built Buses brand Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured from March 29, 2012, through November 14, 2012 and equipped with 100% Daytime Running Lights (DRL) option code C3676-24-000. The DRL circuit breaker may trip during continuous operation of the headlights in high beam mode. This would result in a loss of power to the headlights, marker lights, tail lights, and dash lighting.

What to do

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

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER EFX
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx — Exterior lighting recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V022000 on January 24, 2013. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Thomas Built Buses brand Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured from March 29, 2012, through November 14, 2012 and equipped with 100% Daytime Running Lights (DRL) option code C3676-24-000. The DRL circuit breaker may trip during continuous operation of the headlights in high beam mode. This would result in a loss of power to the headlights, marker lights, tail lights, and dash lighting.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: SAF-T-LINER EFX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)