7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2023-05-09
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2024 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses. A rear exterior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in 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 with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 7, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-574-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl972.
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 #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2023-05-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2024 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses. A rear interior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in 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 with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 8, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-574-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl973.
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 #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2023-05-09
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2024 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses. A rear exterior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in 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 with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 29, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-574-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl972.
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 #4 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2023-05-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2024 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses. A rear interior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in 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 with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed july 7, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-574-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl973.
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 #5 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2023-05-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2024 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses. A rear interior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in 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 with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 19, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-574-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl973.
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 #6 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-10-04
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc. (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2024 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 transit buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.
Consequence
An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners for the emergency exit door, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 1, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl982.
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 - STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-10-04
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc. (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2024 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 transit buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.
Consequence
An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners for the emergency exit door, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 1, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl982.
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.