Fuel injection system: fuel railRecall 21V-327 · 2018–2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 21V-327 covers 1,262 2018–2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX for a fuel injection system: fuel rail problem, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 68% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V327000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
68%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.