NHTSA Campaign 18V083000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Jan 30, 2018 · 606 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2002 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2003 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2004 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2005 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2006 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2007 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2008 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2009 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2010 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2011 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2012 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2013 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2014 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2015 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2016 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | FS-65 | 2017 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2002 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2003 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2004 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2005 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2006 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2007 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2008 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2009 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2010 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2011 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2012 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2013 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2014 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2015 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2016 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2017 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2002 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2003 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2004 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2005 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2006 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2007 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2008 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2009 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2010 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2011 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2012 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2013 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2014 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2015 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2016 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2017 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2002 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2003 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2004 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2005 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2006 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2007 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2008 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2009 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2010 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2011 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2012 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2013 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2014 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2015 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2016 | 606 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2017 | 606 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V083000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.