2013–2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF, 2013–2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx, 2013–2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX Recall: An information label affixed to the auxiliary heater fuel pickup tube may…
NHTSA campaign 13V365000 · Equipment · filed Aug 15, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Saf-T-Liner (EF, EFX, and HDX) buses equipped with an auxiliary fuel pickup tube for use with an optional chassis coolant heater and manufactured January 1, 2012, through October 4, 2012. An information label affixed to the auxiliary heater fuel pickup tube may detach and fall off into the fuel tank, inhibiting fuel delivery to the engine.
The risk
Insufficient fuel delivery may cause the engine to stumble, run erratically, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Daimler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tanks and auxiliary heater fuel pickup tubes for labels. Any labels will be removed, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-716-7466. Daimler's recall number is FL-643.
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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF recalls
- 2006–2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour and 5 other models — Affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may…
- 2006–2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour and 3 other models — Affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may…
- 2013–2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF and 2 other models — An information label affixed to the auxiliary heater fuel…
- 2010–2012 Thomas Built Buses Minotour and 5 other models — Structure
- 2010–2013 Thomas Built Buses Minotour and 3 other models — Structure
Other campaigns involving Thomas Built Buses vehicles
- 2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX2 and 1 other model — Entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is…
- 2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 — Entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is…
- 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 — Front and mid-body interior joints may have been…
All Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF recalls → · All Thomas Built Buses recalls →
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V365000 (manufacturer number FL-643). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.