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NHTSARecalled Nov 28, 2014 · #14V759000

Fuel Tank Strap may be Unsecured

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Fuel Tank Strap may be Unsecured
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
2015 Thomas
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice