Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner
— Recall Campaign #20V252000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The lettering on the instruction label for the rear emergency exit window may be too small. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 7,979 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
20V252000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 05, 2020 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 20V252000 |
| Units affected: | 7,979 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The lettering on the instruction label for the rear emergency exit window may be too small. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
- Consequeces:
- Small lettering may be difficult for occupants to read, delaying the reaction time to open the exit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- DTNA will notify owners and mail a new label to attach to the exit window by first class mail, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on June 17, 2020. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-849.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.