Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDX (2018-2021): Fuel system, diesel
Recall 21V327000 · May 7, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
1,262
vehicles affected
1,262
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V327000
- Date
- May 7, 2021
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 1,262
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, diesel > Fuel injection system > Fuel rail
- Model years
- 2018-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HDX | 2018-2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V327000?
1 model: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX (2018-2021), about 1,262 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V327000?
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.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases 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.