Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V365000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V365000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2013-2014 saf-t-liner (ef, efx, and hdx) buses equipped with an auxiliary fuel pickup tube for use with an optional chassis coolant heater and manufactured january 1, 2012, through october 4, 2012 Includes 237 affected units, Blocked Fuel Delivery Resulting in Stall, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2013-2014 saf-t-liner (ef, efx, and hdx) buses equipped with an auxiliary fuel pickup tube for use with an optional chassis coolant heater and manufactured january 1, 2012, through october 4, 2012

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america (daimler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 saf-t-liner (ef, efx, and hdx) buses equipped with an auxiliary fuel pickup tube for use with an optional chassis coolant heater and manufactured january 1, 2012, through october 4, 2012. an information label affixed to the auxiliary heater fuel pickup tube may detach and fall off into the fuel tank, inhibiting fuel delivery to the engine.

Corrective Action

Daimler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tanks and auxiliary heater fuel pickup tubes for labels. any labels will be removed, free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2013. owners may contact daimler at 1-800-716-7466. daimler's recall number is fl-643.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V365000
Report Received Date: 2013-08-15T00:00:00
Subject: Blocked fuel delivery resulting in stall
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 237

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-643
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america (daimler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 saf-t-liner (ef, efx, and hdx) buses equipped with an auxiliary fuel pickup tube for use with an optional chassis coolant heater and manufactured january 1, 2012, through october 4, 2012. an information label affixed to the auxiliary heater fuel pickup tube may detach and fall off into the fuel tank, inhibiting fuel delivery to the engine.
Consequence Summary: Insufficient fuel delivery may cause the engine to stumble, run erratically, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Daimler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tanks and auxiliary heater fuel pickup tubes for labels. any labels will be removed, free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2013. owners may contact daimler at 1-800-716-7466. daimler's recall number is fl-643.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 75.53

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NHTSA ID: 13V365000
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