Recall 16V395000: 2013–2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2013–2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2005–2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-ER
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 2, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 24,698
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-ER
- 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-ER
- 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-ER
- 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-ER
- 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-ER
- 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-ER
- 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-ER
- 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-ER
- 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-ER
- 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-ER
- 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-ER
- 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-ER
- 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-ER
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V395000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-713
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Owner letters
- Dec 9, 2016
- Components
- Structure:body:door (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology