What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2013020
- Recall date
- 22 January 2013
- Make
- Thomas Built
- Models
- Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus
- Model years
- 2013 to 2014
- Vehicle class
- School Bus
- System
- Lights And Instruments
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 15
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
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 driveru2019s 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.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2013020.