THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2018) recall — Fuel System, Other
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2014-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with propane engines due to potential propane leaks from fuel lines contacting brackets, risking fire.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2014-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with propane engines. The fuel line may contact the j-hook body support bracket, causing leaks that could lead to fire if an ignition source is present. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225378-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2018-fuel-leak.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225378-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2018-fuel-leak · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V190000
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“Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2018) Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225378-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2018-fuel-leak. Based on NHTSA recall #18V190000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V190000).
Why it’s dangerous
The propane fuel line can chafe against the j-hook body support bracket, causing a leak. If the leak is near an ignition source like a spark or flame, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
School bus owners and operators of 2014-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with propane engines are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if a propane leak occurs near an ignition source.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2014-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with propane engines. The recall covers specific models sold between 2014 and 2019.
- Brand
Thomas Built Buses- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA
Reach out to DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free inspection of your propane fuel line.
Get Fuel Line Inspection
Dealers will inspect the propane line clearance and reroute it if needed to prevent leaks.
Replace Damaged Lines
Any damaged fuel lines will be replaced at no cost during the repair process.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line clearance and reroute the line if needed. Any damaged lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018. The recall began on July 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-765.
Questions people ask
What is the recall number for this fix?
The recall number is FL-765.
When did the recall start?
The recall began on July 3, 2018.
How can I get my bus fixed?
Dealers will inspect the propane line clearance and reroute it if needed. Damaged lines will be replaced at no cost.
Is this recall for all Thomas Built Buses?
No, this recall applies only to 2014-2019 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with propane engines.
Contact Thomas Built Buses
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomas Built Buses to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V190000 — Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses that is covered by recall 18V190000 from Thomas Built Buses. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line clearance and reroute the line if needed. Any damaged lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018. The recall began on July 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-765. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V190000 (March 26, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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