Thomas Built Buses 2019–2022 Equipment recall

Recalled July 24, 2024 · NHTSA recall 24V555000 · Thomas Built Buses

Hazard

Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will correct the lettering, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL918.

Units

27,494 units

Description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2019-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW, 2020-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, and Minotour SRW school buses. The Emergency Exit Label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. 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."

What to do

Product

Thomas Built Buses MINOTOUR DRW · Thomas Built Buses MINOTOUR SRW · Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 · Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY · Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX · Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDX

Manufacturer(s)

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →