Recall 24V478000
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
An inaudible alarm that fails to warn the driver of an open emergency exit can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2024 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2024 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY |
| 2025 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2025 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.