Recalls for 1995 Thomas Built Buses Hdx Ef

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2007-03-27
Description
Certain my 1994 through 2002 thomas built minotour, fs-65, mvp-ef, er, and hdx-ef school buses manufactured between january 23, 1994, and april 15, 2002.  The seat belt may chafe on the edge of a metal bracket and wear prematurely.

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury.

Corrective Action
Thomas built will notify owners and replace any chafed seat belts and replace or modify the retainer strip to prevent any further chafing.  The recall began on february 8, 2008.  Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-495.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Posted on: 2008-02-27
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between january 1994, and march 10, 2008.  (additional buses have been added to this recall campaign.  Please see supplemental report no.  4) the emergency exit door handle begins corroding around the securing roll pin and square drive mechanism causing the protective finish to chip and flake.  Continued corrosion and pitting weakens the handle.  Handles weakened by corrosion may break while trying to open the door from the exterior.

Consequence
In the event of an emergency, a person on the outside of the bus may break the door handle trying to open the emergency exit potentially delaying evacuation and increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle's occupants.

Corrective Action
Daimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge.  Repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships.  The recall began on august 18, 2008, and notification for the revised population is expected to begin on or about april 29, 2009.  Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.

Notes
Daimler trucks recall no.  Fl-525.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.