Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V087000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V087000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 243,435 affected units, EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR HANDLE, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between january 1994, and march 10, 2008. (additional buses have been added to this recall campaign. please see supplemental report no. 4) the emergency exit door handle begins corroding around the securing roll pin and square drive mechanism causing the protective finish to chip and flake. continued corrosion and pitting weakens the handle. handles weakened by corrosion may break while trying to open the door from the exterior.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge. repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships. the recall began on august 18, 2008, and notification for the revised population is expected to begin on or about april 29, 2009. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V087000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-02-26T00:00:00

Subject: Emergency exit door handle

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 243,435

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-525

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between january 1994, and march 10, 2008. (additional buses have been added to this recall campaign. please see supplemental report no. 4) the emergency exit door handle begins corroding around the securing roll pin and square drive mechanism causing the protective finish to chip and flake. continued corrosion and pitting weakens the handle. handles weakened by corrosion may break while trying to open the door from the exterior.

Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency, a person on the outside of the bus may break the door handle trying to open the emergency exit potentially delaying evacuation and increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle's occupants.

Corrective Action: Daimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge. repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships. the recall began on august 18, 2008, and notification for the revised population is expected to begin on or about april 29, 2009. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V087000

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