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.