Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX (2013-2014): Exterior lighting
Recall 13V022000 · Jan 23, 2013 · Daimler Trucks North America
143
vehicles affected
143
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V022000
- Date
- Jan 23, 2013
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 143
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting; Electrical system > Wiring > Fuses and circuit breakers
- Model years
- 2013-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2013-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V022000?
1 model: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx (2013-2014), about 143 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V022000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.