THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR 2015: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : MINOTOUR | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2013-08-01 - 2014-06-04 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V590000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-11-20 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-09-23 | Date Added to Database: 2014-09-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-666 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2015 Minotour school buses manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if the hazard and brake lights are used simultaneously, the circuit may be overloaded and cause the fuse to blow. |
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Consequence:
If the fuse blows, the hazard lights and brake lights will cease to function, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers have replaced the fuses with fuses of a higher amperage, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-666. |
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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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