Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America Llc (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner Hdx, Fs65, And Minotour School Buses, Equipped With Kidde Plastic-Handle Or Push Button ‘Pindicator’ Fire Extinguishers. These Extinguishers May Become Clogged, Preventing The Extinguisher From Discharging As Expected Or Requiring Excessive Force To Activate The Extinguisher. Additionally, In Certain Models, The Nozzle May Detach From The Valve Assembly With Enough Force That It Could Cause Injury And Also Render The Product Inoperable. For A Full List Of The Affected Fire Extinguisher Models Visit: Https://Static.Nhtsa.Gov/Odi/Rcl/2017/Rmisc-17E062-5427.Pdf
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model Of Vehicle
SAF-T-LINER HDX
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
18V083000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Fire, If The Fire Extinguisher Does Not FunCTIon Properly, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners InstruCTIng Them To Contact Kidde For A Replacement Fire Extinguisher, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin March 30, 2018. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712 Or Kidde Customer Service At 1-855-262-3540 Or Online At Www.Kidde.Com And Click On “Product Safety Recall” For More Information. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-759.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20020415
End Of Manufacture
20151211
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
606
Date Owners Notified
20180411
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20180130
Make Campaign Number
FL-759