NHTSA Recall 23V669000

Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Structure. Reported 2023-10-03. An estimated 20,668 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2020-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner Jouley school buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.

Risk

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

What the manufacturer will do

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.

Manufacturer campaign number: FL982

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Vehicles covered by this recall