NHTSA Recall 07V250000: Delivery (fuel system)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,192 vehicles. It affects 2005–2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V250000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-498 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › DELIVERY |
| Report received | June 13, 2007 |
| Owner notification | August 10, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain my 2005-2007 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between december 1, 2003, and october 10, 2006. Fasteners used to secure the fuel tube mounting bracket to the bus floor may be missing or improperly installed. Vehicles with missing or improperly installed fuel fill tube mounting bracket fasteners do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Safety risk
This could result in fuel spillage during or after a vehicle crash possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on august 10, 2007. Owners can contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no. Fl-498.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V250000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.