Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 18V-190 · 2014–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-190 covers 957 2014–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V190000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.