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, 2000-2017 Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Ef, 1998-1999 Vista, 2003 Saf-T-Liner Fs65, 2013-2017 Saf-T-Liner C2, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Er, 2013-2017 Saf-T-Liner Hdx. 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
Model Of Vehicle
VISTA
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
16V395000
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 16, 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
19990104
End Of Manufacture
19990506
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
24698
Date Owners Notified
20161209
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160602
Make Campaign Number
FL-713