Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V760000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V760000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2013-2015 thomas built buses minotour school buses manufactured april 2, 2012, to october 3, 2014, and built on a gm or ford chassis with a gasoline engine Includes 4,606 affected units, Fuel Tank Strap may be Unsecured, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2015 thomas built buses minotour school buses manufactured april 2, 2012, to october 3, 2014, and built on a gm or ford chassis with a gasoline engine

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 thomas built buses minotour school buses manufactured april 2, 2012, to october 3, 2014, and built on a gm or ford chassis with a gasoline engine. in the affected buses, the fastener that secures the fuel tank strap may be loose.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly secure the fuel tank strap, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on january 26, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-675.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V760000
Report Received Date: 2014-11-28T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel tank strap may be unsecured
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 4,606

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-675
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 thomas built buses minotour school buses manufactured april 2, 2012, to october 3, 2014, and built on a gm or ford chassis with a gasoline engine. in the affected buses, the fastener that secures the fuel tank strap may be loose.
Consequence Summary: An unsecured fuel tank strap could allow the fuel tank to contact the ground, increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly secure the fuel tank strap, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on january 26, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-675.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 83.47

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NHTSA ID: 14V760000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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