Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 18V190000 · announced March 26, 2018 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America Llc · 957 units affected

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with propane engines. The propane fuel line may contact the j-hook body support bracket that could cause chafing resulting in a propane leak.

The risk

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line clearance and reroute the line if needed. Any damaged lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018. The recall began on July 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-765.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
• 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
• 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
• 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
• 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
• 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.