Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT
Model Of Vehicle
MINOTOUR
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
12V296000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of An Emergency, Egress Of The Bus May Be Hindered Possibly Resulting In Injury To The Vehicle Occupants.
Fix Defect
Thomas Built Buses Will Notify Owners. Smi Will Provide Service Kits Along With Repair InstruCTIons To Dealers And Owners, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On August 22, 2012. Owners May Contact Thomas Built Buses At 1-336-889-4871 Or Smi At 1-800-951-7867.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20110405
End Of Manufacture
20120423
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1312
Date Owners Notified
20120822
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20120628
Make Campaign Number
FL-630
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217