Recalls for 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2

DEFECT #1 - 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.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2018-02-02
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2002-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, fs65, and minotour school buses, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers.  These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher.  Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.  For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf

Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin march 30, 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-759.

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.