THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : MINOTOUR | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 2012-04-02 - 2014-10-03 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V759000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-01-26 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-11-28 | Date Added to Database: 2014-11-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-675 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 22 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour non-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. |
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Consequence:
An unsecured fuel tank strap could allow the fuel tank to contact the ground, increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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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