NHTSA recall 21V327000
Fuel system, diesel › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx
Reported May 7, 20211,262 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number FL-886
The defect
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 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.