Recall
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 — 09V010000
NHTSA ID
09V010000
Make
Thomas Built Buses
Model
Saf-t-liner C2
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2009-01-08
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Units Affected
22,206
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-543
Summary
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 22,206 THOMAS BUILT MY 2005 THROUGH 2010 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2004 THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2008. THE LOWER END OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AFT ASSIST HANDRAIL MAY BE LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE STEP.
Consequence
IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR ITEMS SUCH AS DRAWSTRINGS AND STRAPS TO BECOME CAUGHT ON THE HANDRAILS POTENTIALLY LEADING TO INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT BUSES DEALERSHIPS AND DIRECT WARRANTY CUSTOMER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
Affected Vehicles
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Model Years: 2009