Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Ef (2008) – 12V225000

Defect Description For Recall

Daimler Trucks North America (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2007 Through 2011 Saf-T-Liner Ef, Minotour, Saf-T-Liner C2, And Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Buses Equipped With Braun Century-2 And Vista-2 Wheelchair Lifts. Over Time, And With Frequent Use, The Roll Stop Latches On The Outer Barrier May Become Bent Or Misaligned.

Make Of Vehicle

THOMAS BUILT BUSES

Model Of Vehicle

SAF-T-LINER EF

Year

2008

Recall Campaign Number

12V225000

Component Description

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Effect Of Defect

A Wheelchair Occupant May Defeat Or Ride Over The Insufficiently Latched Roll Stop. If This Occurs When The Lift Platform Is In An Elevated Position, The Wheelchairøs Occupant Could Fall And Sustain Injury.

Fix Defect

Dtna Will Notify Owners, And The Repairs Will Be Performed By Authorized Braun Dealers Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On June 28, 2012. Owners May Contact Dtna At 1-800-547-0712.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America

Start Of Manufacture

20070110

End Of Manufacture

20101105

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

890

Date Owners Notified

20120628

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20120517

Make Campaign Number

FL-627

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard