NHTSA Campaign 21V327000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported May 7, 2021 · 1,262 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2018 1,262
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2019 1,262
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2020 1,262
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2021 1,262

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V327000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.