The defect
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.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
Other fuel system, other recalls in 2018
3 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the fuel system, other; Daimler Trucks North America LLC filed 213 campaigns in all.
| 18V858000 3 Dec 2018 | McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc. |
| 18V124000 20 Feb 2018 | Navistar, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018