THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2018) recall — Fuel System, Other
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2012-2018 propane-powered Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses due to potential propane leaks near transmission yoke that could cause fire if ignited.
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 2012-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The propane fuel lines may contact the transmission yoke, causing leaks that could ignite and start a fire if there's an ignition source nearby. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225379-thomas-built-buses-2018-saf-t-liner-c2-school-buses.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225379-thomas-built-buses-2018-saf-t-liner-c2-school-buses · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V665000
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“Thomas Built Buses 2018 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses: Propane Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225379-thomas-built-buses-2018-saf-t-liner-c2-school-buses. Based on NHTSA recall #17V665000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V665000).
Why it’s dangerous
Propane fuel lines in these buses may contact the transmission yoke, causing leaks. If a leak occurs near an ignition source like a spark or flame, it could ignite and start a fire.
Who’s affected
School bus owners and operators of 2012-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 propane-powered school buses are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if a propane leak ignites.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your school bus is a 2012-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 model with propane fuel system. The recall covers all these buses sold during that period.
- Brand
Thomas Built Buses- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your bus is affected and get instructions for the free inspection.
Have Dealer Inspect Propane Line
Dealers will inspect and correct the propane line routing for free if needed to prevent leaks.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line routing, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-752.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Propane fuel lines in these buses may contact the transmission yoke, causing leaks that could ignite if there's an ignition source nearby.
How can I check if my bus is affected?
Check if your school bus is a 2012-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 model with propane fuel system.
What should I do if my bus is affected?
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to get the dealer to inspect and correct the propane line routing for free.
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 17V665000 — Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses that is covered by recall 17V665000 from Thomas Built Buses. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line routing, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-752. 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 #17V665000 (October 19, 2017)
- 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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