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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Thomas Built Minotour school buses. The under-body shut-off solenoid connector that connects to the CNG fuel tank may corrode, which could result in an electrical short.
- Risk
- A short at the connector may cause a flame or overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the CNG fuel shut-off solenoid, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed February 03, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-903.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A connector on the under-body CNG fuel shut-off solenoid, which links to the compressed natural gas fuel tank, may corrode over time. That corrosion can lead to an electrical short at the connector.
An electrical short at this connector may cause a flame or overheating, which increases the risk of a fire. Check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer. The dealer will replace the CNG fuel shut-off solenoid free of charge. You can also contact the manufacturer's customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number FL-903.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2015201620172018 |
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