NHTSA Recall 17V665000
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Fuel System, Other. Reported 2017-10-19. An estimated 916 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The affected vehicles are propane-powered and have propane fuel lines that may contact the transmission yoke, possibly causing a propane leak.
Risk
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line routing, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-752.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL-752
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.