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.
Daimler Trucks North America – Blocked Fuel Delivery Resulting in Stall
Report Received Date | 08/15/2013 |
NHTSA ID | 13V364000 |
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 18, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-716-7466. Daimler's recall number is FL-643. |
Recall Code | FL-643 |
Potentially Affected | 8 |
Fire Risk When Parked | No |
Do Not Drive | No |
Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V364000) |
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