Recalls for 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx
23 total recalls found.
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Posted on: 2019-07-25Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2020 thomas built minotour, saf-t liner c2, saf-t liner efx, and saf-t liner hdx school buses equipped with safe fleet prolo roof escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
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.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install a new handle, free of charge. Owners were issued an interim notification on september 13, 2019. The recall began november 15, 2019. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-819.
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
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Posted on: 2019-07-25Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2020 thomas built minotour, saf-t liner c2, saf-t liner efx, and saf-t liner hdx school buses equipped with safe fleet prolo roof escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
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.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install a new handle, free of charge. Owners were issued an interim notification on september 13, 2019. The recall began november 15, 2019. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-819.
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
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2020-03-04Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2020 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx, efx, and c2 school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began may 2, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-845.
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
DEFECT #4 - SEATS
Posted on: 2019-10-07Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2020 thomas built saf-t-liner efx, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with syntec s3b or s3c seats. The seats may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in certain specific areas around the steel seat frame of the back support. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install additional impact material between the re-bond back and the vinyl back cover to increase the amount of absorption, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on november 29, 2019. The recall began june 22, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-832.
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
DEFECT #5 - SEATS
Posted on: 2019-10-07Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2020 thomas built saf-t-liner efx, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with syntec s3b or s3c seats. The seats may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in certain specific areas around the steel seat frame of the back support. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install additional impact material between the re-bond back and the vinyl back cover to increase the amount of absorption, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on november 29, 2019. The recall began june 22, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-832.
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
DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2021-11-02Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2022 thomas built efx and hdx school buses. The nut for the power cable stud on the alternator may not have been tightened properly, which can cause a loose cable connection.
Consequence
A loose power cable connection may cause electrical arcing, which can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the alternator power cable connection and tighten it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on december 17, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl904.
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
DEFECT #7 - SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-03-14Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2023 thomas built buses saf-t-liner efx school buses. The passenger seat mounting bolts may break due to improperly placed mounting that allows contact with the chassis cross member bolts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 210, seat belt assembly anchorage and 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
A seat with broken mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add a spacer to provide proper clearance between the passenger seat mounting and chassis cross member bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 2, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-921.
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
DEFECT #8 - SEATS
Posted on: 2022-07-20Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-23 thomas built buses hdx and 2014-22 efx school buses equipped with 39-inch s3c seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts. The passenger seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue.
Consequence
Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will secure the seat frames with brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail december 4, 2023. Owners may contact dtna's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl946.
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
DEFECT #9 - SEATS
Posted on: 2022-07-20Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-23 thomas built buses hdx and 2014-22 efx school buses equipped with 39-inch s3c seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts. The passenger seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue.
Consequence
Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will secure the seat frames with brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail december 4, 2023. Owners may contact dtna's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl946.
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
DEFECT #10 - SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2022-07-20Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-23 thomas built buses hdx and 2014-22 efx school buses equipped with 39-inch s3c seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts. The passenger seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue.
Consequence
Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will secure the seat frames with brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail december 4, 2023. Owners may contact dtna's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl946.
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
DEFECT #11 - SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2022-07-20Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-23 thomas built buses hdx and 2014-22 efx school buses equipped with 39-inch s3c seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts. The passenger seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue.
Consequence
Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will secure the seat frames with brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail december 4, 2023. Owners may contact dtna's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl946.
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
DEFECT #12 - SEATS
Posted on: 2022-07-20Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-23 thomas built buses hdx and 2014-22 efx school buses equipped with 39-inch s3c seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts. The passenger seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue.
Consequence
Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will secure the seat frames with brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail december 4, 2023. Owners may contact dtna's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl946.
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
DEFECT #13 - SEATS
Posted on: 2022-07-20Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-23 thomas built buses hdx and 2014-22 efx school buses equipped with 39-inch s3c seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts. The passenger seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue.
Consequence
Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will secure the seat frames with brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail december 4, 2023. Owners may contact dtna's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl946.
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
DEFECT #14 - SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2022-07-20Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-23 thomas built buses hdx and 2014-22 efx school buses equipped with 39-inch s3c seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts. The passenger seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue.
Consequence
Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will secure the seat frames with brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail december 4, 2023. Owners may contact dtna's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl946.
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
DEFECT #15 - SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2022-07-20Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-23 thomas built buses hdx and 2014-22 efx school buses equipped with 39-inch s3c seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts. The passenger seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue.
Consequence
Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will secure the seat frames with brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail december 4, 2023. Owners may contact dtna's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl946.
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
DEFECT #16 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2011-2023 thomas built efx and hdx school buses. The exterior roof panel was manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 221, school bus body joint strength.
Consequence
A school bus exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 2, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl957.
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
DEFECT #17 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2011-2023 thomas built efx and hdx school buses. The exterior roof panel was manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 221, school bus body joint strength.
Consequence
A school bus exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 2, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl957.
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
DEFECT #18 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2011-2023 thomas built efx and hdx school buses. The exterior roof panel was manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 221, school bus body joint strength.
Consequence
A school bus exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 2, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl957.
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
DEFECT #19 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2011-2023 thomas built efx and hdx school buses. The exterior roof panel was manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 221, school bus body joint strength.
Consequence
A school bus exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 2, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl957.
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
DEFECT #20 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2024-07-25Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain thomas built buses 2019-2022 saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, minotour drw, 2020-2022 saf-t-liner c2 jouley, and minotour srw school buses. The emergency exit label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. 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.
Consequence
Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will correct the lettering, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 5, 2024. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl918.
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
DEFECT #21 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2024-07-25Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain thomas built buses 2019-2022 saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, minotour drw, 2020-2022 saf-t-liner c2 jouley, and minotour srw school buses. The emergency exit label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. 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.
Consequence
Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will correct the lettering, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 5, 2024. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl918.
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
DEFECT #22 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2024-07-25Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain thomas built buses 2019-2022 saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, minotour drw, 2020-2022 saf-t-liner c2 jouley, and minotour srw school buses. The emergency exit label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. 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.
Consequence
Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will correct the lettering, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 5, 2024. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl918.
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
DEFECT #23 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2024-07-25Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain thomas built buses 2019-2022 saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, minotour drw, 2020-2022 saf-t-liner c2 jouley, and minotour srw school buses. The emergency exit label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. 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.
Consequence
Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will correct the lettering, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 5, 2024. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl918.
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
