Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V760000 Reported November 28, 2014

Fuel tank strap may be unsecured

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,606 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V760000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-675
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
4,606
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 28, 2014
Completion Rate
83.47

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 14V760000 or campaign FL-675.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V760000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V760000?

NHTSA recall 14V760000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on November 28, 2014. It addresses: Fuel tank strap may be unsecured. The recall affects approximately 4,606 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V760000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-675. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.