Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America Llc (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2002-2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Er, 2001-2005 Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2002-2013 Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Ef, 2013 Saf-T-Liner Efx, 2001-2008 Saf-T-Liner Fs65, 2005-2013 Saf-T-Liner C2, 2003-2013 Saf-T-Liner Hdx, 2002-2003 Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Er, 2002 Vista, And 2002-2003 Tl-960 Non-School 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
SAF-T-LINER HDX
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
15V425000
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 Mailed To Owners On August 28, 2015. The Recall Began On December 24, 2015. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-745-8000. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-685.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3013
Date Owners Notified
20151224
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20150706
Make Campaign Number
FL-685