Recall 23V669000: 2019–2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2022–2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Joley, 2020–2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 3, 2023
Vehicles affected
20,668
Models
3
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2020-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner Jouley school buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.

The risk

An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners for the emergency exit door, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL982.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
23V669000
Manufacturer campaign
FL982
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Owner letters
Dec 1, 2023
Components
Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit:latching/release system (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