Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner
— Recall Campaign #24V478000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The audible emergency warning alarm sounds may not activate when the emergency hatch or window is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 162 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
24V478000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 26, 2024 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 24V478000 |
| Units affected: | 162 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The audible emergency warning alarm sounds may not activate when the emergency hatch or window is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
- Consequeces:
- An inaudible alarm that fails to warn the driver of an open emergency exit can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will update the emergency sound software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1004.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.