Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting

NHTSA recall 14V760000 · announced November 28, 2014 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America Llc · 4,606 units affected

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour 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.

The risk

An unsecured fuel tank strap could allow the fuel tank to contact the ground, increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire.

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
• 2014 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
• 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.