Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 13, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2

Recall number

16V657000

Brand / firm

Thomas Built Buses

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 114 units

Why it was recalled

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured April 30, 2016, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with a compressed natural gas (CNG) engine. During a fast fuel fill, an internal seal on a filling valve may dislodge allowing fuel to leak after the tank has been filled.

What to do

DTNA has notified all affected owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied, therefore owner notification notices will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-720.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.