Recall 21V327000: 2018–2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 7, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 1,262
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DNTA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX School Buses. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel lines, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-886.
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
- 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V327000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-886
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Oct 29, 2021
- Components
- Fuel system, diesel:fuel injection system:fuel rail (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