THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
Make : THOMAS | Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 | Year : 2015 |
Build Dates : 2013-09-17 - 2014-08-27 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V591000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-11-21 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-09-23 | Date Added to Database: 2014-09-23 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-667 | ||
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 112 | ||
Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured September 17, 2013, to August 27, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with LPI fuel rails for 6 and 8 liter engines. The propane fuel injectors in these fuel rails may not be properly secured by the retainer clip and a fuel delivery tube may leak. |
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Consequence:
Either condition may result in a propane leak which may cause a stall. Additionally, leaking propane in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities or CleanFuel USA authorized repair facilities will verify the proper installation of the injector retainer clip, and replace any leaking fuel delivery tubes, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-667. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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. |