Recall 15V-432: 2001–2005 Thomas SAF-T-Liner Conventional, 2005–2013 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 and 8 more
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Jul 7, 2015, covering about 103,038 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2001-2005 Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2002-2013 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2013 Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2001-2008 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2005-2013 Saf-T-Liner C2, 2003-2013 Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2002-2003 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, 2002 Vista, and 2002-2003 TL-960 school buses manufactured from February 5, 2001, through May 29, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
The risk
If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the stems or protect them against corrosion, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on August 25, 2015. The recall began on December 24, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-685.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body › Door |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V432000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas SAF-T-Liner Conventional | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX | 2013 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner ER | 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner FS65 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner MVP-EF | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner MVP-ER | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses TL-960 | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses Vista | 2002 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V-432?
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2001-2005 Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2002-2013 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2013 Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2001-2008 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2005-2013 Saf-T-Liner C2, 2003-2013 Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2002-2003 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, 2002 Vista, and 2002-2003 TL-960 school buses manufactured from February 5, 2001, through May 29, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
How is recall 15V-432 fixed?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the stems or protect them against corrosion, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on August 25, 2015. The recall began on December 24, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-685.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.