2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL; 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2; 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2; 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2; 2002 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL; 2001 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL; 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER FS65; 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER FS65; 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER FS65; 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2; 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER; 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER; 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX; 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF; 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF; 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF; 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF; 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2; 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF; +30 more
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses school buses manufactured between February 5, 2001, and May 29, 2012. The affected models include various Saf-T-Liner buses, Vista, and TL-960 buses from model years 2001 through 2013. The problem involves a stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism, which may corrode over time. If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, which could delay opening the door and evacuating the bus during an emergency.
To address this issue, dealers will either replace the corroded stems or protect them against corrosion at no charge to owners. An interim notification was sent to owners on August 25, 2015, and the recall began on December 24, 2015. Affected owners should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000 to arrange service for their vehicles. DTNA's reference number for this recall is FL-685.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the stems or protect them against corrosion, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on August 25, 2015. The recall began on December 24, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-685.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2001-2005 Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2002-2013 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2013 Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2001-2008 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2005-2013 Saf-T-Liner C2, 2003-2013 Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2002-2003 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, 2002 Vista, and 2002-2003 TL-960 school buses manufactured from February 5, 2001, through May 29, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
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