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Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 (2011) – 11V480000

Vehicle recall defect – Daimler Trucks Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011- 2012 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Ef, And Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Buses Manufactured From September 1, 2010, Through December 31, 2010, Equipped With A Cummins Isx Or Isl Diesel Engine. The V-Band Clamp Assembly, Part Numbers Q187684, Q187685, And Q187686, Used To Connect The Inlet And Outlet Cone SeCTIons To The Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (Doc)/Diesel Particulate Filter (Dpf) Include A T-Bolt Which Can Fracture And Fail When Subjected To Stress Or Load. A Fracture Or Failure Of The T-Bolt May Cause The Clamp To Loosen And The Inlet Or Outlet SeCTIons Attached To The Doc/Dpf Housing To Disconnect.


Thomas Built Fs65 (2005) – 08V649000

Vehicle recall defect – Rifled Air Conditioning (Rac) Is Recalling 6 My 2001 Chevrolet Express Private Transport, My 2005 Thomas Built Fs65, My 2006-2007 Monitour Bus, And My 2007 C-2 School Bus Vehicles Built On Freightliner, And GM Chassis And Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Lifts Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403,”Platform Lift System Accessible For Motor Vehicles.” The Anti-Stow Interlock May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User. The Pressure Sensing Switch That Detects The Presence Of Weight On The Platform Was Not Adjusted To The Necessary Sensitivity Level. The Lift Could Stow Even Though Someone Or Something Is Still On The Lift.


Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 (2010) – 12V296000

Vehicle recall defect – Daimler Trucks North America (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 Through 2013 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Ef, Saf-T-Liner Hdx, Saf-T-Liner C2, And Minotour School Buses Manufactured From April 5, 2011, Through April 23, 2012, Equipped With Specialty Manufacturing Inc. (Smi) Prolo Roof Hatches. Increased FriCTIon Between The Rear Plate Assemblies, P/No. 009327, And The Nylon Rear Pop-Up Support, P/No. 008956, May Result In An Opening Force Of The Prolo Roof Hatches That Exceeds Federal Standard Requirements. Thus, These Hatches Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, “Bus Emergency Exits And Window Retention And Release.”


Thomas Built Fe (2000) – 13V306000

Vehicle recall defect – Matthews Specialty Vehicles Is Recalling One Model Year 2013 Freightliner Xcr Bus Manufactured June 27, 2013; And One Model Year 2000 Thomas Built Fe Bus Manufactured April 15, 2013; And Model Year 2013 International Terrastar Buses Manufactured June 12, 2013; And One Model Year 2011 Thomas Built Chsu/Mickey Bus Manufactured April 24, 2013. Due To A Design Change In The Power Awning Motor Assembly, The Motor Assembly Screws May Unknowingly Shear.


Thomas Built Minotour (2015) – 14V074000

Vehicle recall defect – Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Dual Rear Wheel School Buses Manufactured October 21, 2011, Through January 16, 2014, And Equipped With Certain 3-Passenger IMMI Or S3C Brand Seats Installed In The Rear SeCTIon Of The Bus. In The Affected Vehicles, The Floor Reinforcement Channels That Provide Additional Support For The Seat Mounting Were Omitted During Manufacturing.


Thomas Built Chsu/Mickey (2011) – 13V306000

Vehicle recall defect – Matthews Specialty Vehicles Is Recalling One Model Year 2013 Freightliner Xcr Bus Manufactured June 27, 2013; And One Model Year 2000 Thomas Built Fe Bus Manufactured April 15, 2013; And Model Year 2013 International Terrastar Buses Manufactured June 12, 2013; And One Model Year 2011 Thomas Built Chsu/Mickey Bus Manufactured April 24, 2013. Due To A Design Change In The Power Awning Motor Assembly, The Motor Assembly Screws May Unknowingly Shear.


Thomas Built Minotour (2015) – 13V606000

Vehicle recall defect – Daimler Trucks North America (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner Hdx, And Minotour School Buses Manufactured August 5, 2013, Through November 15, 2013 And Equipped With Immi-Brand L9 Seat Belt Buckles. When The Button Is Pressed To Release The Seat Belt, The Latch Plate Can Become Partially Engaged With The Buckle, Making The Seat Belt Difficult To Unlatch. Thus, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”


Thomas Built C-2 (2007) – 08V650000

Vehicle recall defect – Rifled Air Conditioning (Rac) Is Recalling 6 My 2001 Chevrolet Express Private Transport, My 2005 Thomas Built Fs65, My 2006-2007 Monitour Bus, And My 2007 C-2 School Bus Vehicles Built On Freightliner, And GM Chassis And Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, “Platform Lift Installations In Motor Vehicles.” The Threshold Warning System May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User In A Certain Spot Within The Defined Threshold Area.


Thomas Built Minotour (2014) – 14V074000

Vehicle recall defect – Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour Dual Rear Wheel School Buses Manufactured October 21, 2011, Through January 16, 2014, And Equipped With Certain 3-Passenger IMMI Or S3C Brand Seats Installed In The Rear SeCTIon Of The Bus. In The Affected Vehicles, The Floor Reinforcement Channels That Provide Additional Support For The Seat Mounting Were Omitted During Manufacturing.


Thomas Built Minotour (2014) – 13V606000

Vehicle recall defect – Daimler Trucks North America (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner Hdx, And Minotour School Buses Manufactured August 5, 2013, Through November 15, 2013 And Equipped With Immi-Brand L9 Seat Belt Buckles. When The Button Is Pressed To Release The Seat Belt, The Latch Plate Can Become Partially Engaged With The Buckle, Making The Seat Belt Difficult To Unlatch. Thus, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”