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- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured April 30, 2016, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with a compressed natural gas (CNG) engine. During a fast fuel fill, an internal seal on a filling valve may dislodge allowing fuel to leak after the tank has been filled.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- DTNA has notified all affected owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied, therefore owner notification notices will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-720.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017 school buses with compressed natural gas engines may have an internal seal on a fuel filling valve that can dislodge during a fast fill. If this happens, fuel can leak after the tank has been filled.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. Owners should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-720 to confirm their vehicle's status. You can also check your VIN for open recalls at an authorized dealer.
According to the notice, all affected vehicles have already been remedied, so owner notification letters will not be issued for this campaign. If you have questions about your bus, the repair is free at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2017 |
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