THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2019: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V327000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-10-29 2021-05-07 2021-05-10

Production Dates: 2014-06-16 - 2018-01-11

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-886

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1262

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.