Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2010–2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx

Recall date

May 5, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

20V252000

Brand / firm

Thomas Built Buses

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 7,979 units

Why it was recalled

Small lettering may be difficult for occupants to read, delaying the reaction time to open the exit, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The lettering on the instruction label for the rear emergency exit window may be too small. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

What to do

DTNA will notify owners and mail a new label to attach to the exit window by first class mail, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on June 17, 2020. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-849.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.