Compressed natural gas fuel leak after fast fill
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured april 30, 2016, to july 29, 2016 and equipped with a compressed natural gas (cng) engine. during a fast fuel fill, an internal seal on a filling valve may dislodge allowing fuel to leak after the tank has been filled.
Safety Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dtna has notified all affected owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied, therefore owner notification notices will not be issued for this campaign. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-720.
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FAQ: Recall 16V657000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V657000?
NHTSA recall 16V657000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on September 13, 2016. It addresses: Compressed natural gas fuel leak after fast fill. The recall affects approximately 114 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V657000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-720. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.