Recall 24V-555: 2019–2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW, 2020–2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour SRW and 4 more
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 24, 2024, covering about 27,494 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2019-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW, 2020-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, and Minotour SRW school buses. The Emergency Exit Label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
The risk
Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will correct the lettering, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL918.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V555000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour SRW | 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | 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 24V-555?
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2019-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW, 2020-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, and Minotour SRW school buses. The Emergency Exit Label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
How is recall 24V-555 fixed?
Dealers will correct the lettering, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL918.
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.