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Thomas Built Buses recall: Exterior lighting

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 could 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

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

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V022000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America
Reported to NHTSA
Jan 23, 2013
Owners notified
Mar 21, 2013
Vehicles or items affected
143
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Mar 29, 2012 to Nov 14, 2012
Part
Exterior lighting; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Maker's own recall number
FL-638

Notes

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.

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