Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 15, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2

Recall number

15V842000

Brand / firm

Thomas Built Buses

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,222 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a crash, the affected windows may not be able to retain the bus occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured May 1, 2015, to August 1, 2015. The affected buses are equipped with push-out tempered glass windows that may not remain attached to the bus in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the windows to ensure that they meet the window retention requirements, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-697.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.