NHTSA Campaign 23V670000

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Oct 3, 2023 · 173 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2019 173
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2020 173
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2021 173
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2022 173
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2023 173
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2024 173

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V670000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.