CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with propane engines. The propane fuel line may contact the j-hook body support bracket that could cause chafing resulting in a propane leak.
- Risk
- 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 clearance and reroute the line if needed. Any damaged lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018. The recall began on July 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-765.
- 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
On certain Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with propane engines, the propane fuel line may contact the J-hook body support bracket. Over time this contact can cause chafing, which may lead to a propane leak.
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
The remedy is free of charge at an authorized dealer. The dealer will inspect the propane line clearance and reroute the line if needed, and will replace any damaged lines.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 201420152016201720182019 |
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