THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V639000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-02-18 | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-24 |
Production Dates: 2013-09-30 - 2013-11-15
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-658
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 45
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured September 30, 2013, through November 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, due to an incorrect calibration, the speedometer may display a speed lower than the vehicle is actually traveling.
With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software to correct the calibration, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-658.
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.
