Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 (2014-2019): Fuel system, other
Recall 18V190000 · Mar 26, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
957
vehicles affected
957
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V190000
- Date
- Mar 26, 2018
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 957
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, other > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2014-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2014-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V190000?
1 model: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2014-2019), about 957 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V190000?
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.
What can happen?
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.