Recall
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 — 09V344000
NHTSA ID
09V344000
Make
Thomas Built Buses
Model
Saf-t-liner C2
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2009-09-02
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Units Affected
15,123
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-556
Summary
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 SCHOOL AND NON-SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 10, 2007 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH AG2 ENTRANCE DOORS. THE ENTRANCE DOOR GLASS MAY BE INADEQUATELY BONDED TO THE DOOR FRAME AND MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE DOOR GLASS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871.
Affected Vehicles
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Model Years: 2009