Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 13V-022 · 2013–2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner EFX
Daimler Trucks North America recall 13V-022 covers 143 2013–2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner EFX for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V022000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of power to the bus' lights may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the bus' visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
DTNA's recall campaign number is FL-638.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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 29, 2012 to November 14, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.