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.