Recall 17V665000: 2012–2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 19, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 916
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The affected vehicles are propane-powered and have propane fuel lines that may contact the transmission yoke, possibly causing a propane leak.
The risk
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line routing, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-752.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 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
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V665000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-752
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Owner letters
- Aug 24, 2018
- Components
- Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology