Recall 18V190000: 2014–2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

Report received

Mar 26, 2018

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

957vehicles

Model years

2014–2019

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2015 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C22 complaints
• 2016 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints
• 2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints