THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V665000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-08-24 2017-10-19 2017-10-20

Production Dates: 2011-08-23 - 2017-09-13

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-752

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 916

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.