Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2013020 - DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA

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Summary

Product
School Bus recalled by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Issue
Vehicle - Lights And Instruments
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2013 | THOMAS BUILT | SAF-T-LINER EFX SCHOOL BUS, 2014 | THOMAS BUILT | SAF-T-LINER EFX SCHOOL BUS

Issue

On certain school buses, the 20-amp headlamp circuit breaker may trip during continuous operation in the high beam mode, resulting in a temporary loss of power to the headlamps, marker lamps, tail lamps and dash lighting, until the circuit breaker cools and automatically resets. Loss of headlamp illumination, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, or during hours of darkness, could compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users. Also, failure of the lighting system could render the vehicle less visible to other motorists. These issues could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the 20-amp circuit breaker with a 30-amp breaker.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - School Bus
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-70650
Transport Canada ID
2013020

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