THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 2020: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR/WINDOW:EMERGENCY EXIT
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 | Year : 2020 |
| Build Dates : 2018-09-19 - 2019-04-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V549000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-11-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-07-24 | Date Added to Database: 2019-07-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-819 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR/WINDOW:EMERGENCY EXIT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 11 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2020 Thomas Built Minotour, 2019-2020 Saf-T Liner C2, and 2019 Saf-T Liner HDX buses equipped with Safe Fleet Roof Escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. |
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Consequence:
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new handle, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on September 11, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-819. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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