Recall 23V670000

STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM

Report Date
20231003
Component
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.