The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V190000·Announced 2018-03-26

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Propane Leak Recall

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with propane engines due to a fuel line chafing risk that could cause a leak and fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel line chafing) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

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 recall involves 957 vehicles where the propane fuel line may contact the j-hook body support bracket. This contact can cause chafing, resulting in a propane leak.

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018, and the recall began on July 3, 2018.

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. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
957

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SAF-T-LINER C2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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