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Recall

Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 — 19V549000

NHTSA ID
19V549000
Make
Thomas Built Buses
Model
Saf-t-liner C2
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2019-07-24
Component
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Units Affected
11
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-819

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Thomas Built Minotour, 2019-2020 Saf-T Liner C2, and 2019 Saf-T Liner HDX buses equipped with Safe Fleet Roof Escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.

Consequence

If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new handle, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on September 11, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-819.

Affected Vehicles

Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Model Years: 2020

2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2