Recall 24V478000: 2023–2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2024–2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jun 26, 2024
Vehicles affected
162
Models
2
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The audible emergency warning alarm sounds may not activate when the emergency hatch or window is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

The risk

An inaudible alarm that fails to warn the driver of an open emergency exit can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will update the emergency sound software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1004.

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
24V478000
Manufacturer campaign
F1004
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Owner letters
Aug 22, 2024
Components
Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit (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