Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America Llc (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 1998-2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner Er, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Ef, 2000-2001 Cl-960, 1998-1999 Vista, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Er, And 2000-2002 Tl-960 Transit Buses. In The Affected Vehicles, The Stem That Connects The Outside Emergency Door Handle To The Emergency Door Opening Mechanism May Corrode.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model Of Vehicle
CL-960
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
16V407000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Door
Effect Of Defect
If The Stem Corrodes, The Door Handle Could Detach From The Emergency Door Opening Mechanism, Delaying The Opening Of The Door And The Evacuation Of The Bus. In The Event Of An Emergency, This May Increase The Risk Of Injury To The Bus Occupants.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Either Replace The Stems Or Protect Them Against Corrosion, Free Of Charge. An Interim Notice Was Sent To Owners On July 28, 2016. A Second Notice Was Mailed To Owners On December 9, 2016 Parts Are Available. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-713.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
19990405
End Of Manufacture
20000415
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
717
Date Owners Notified
20161209
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20160607
Make Campaign Number
FL-713