Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V219000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V219000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 216 affected units, FMVSS/EMERGENCY WINDOW RELEASE, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling 216 model year 2004 through 2009 thomas built minotour school buses manufactured from february 5, 2003 through july 3, 2008. vehicles with certain seat back and window combinations may be configured in such a way that the emergency window release mechanism is located outside of the low-force region which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exists and window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america. the safety recall began on november 17, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks customer support office at 1-336-889-4871.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V219000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2009-06-12T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss/emergency window release

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 216

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-552

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling 216 model year 2004 through 2009 thomas built minotour school buses manufactured from february 5, 2003 through july 3, 2008. vehicles with certain seat back and window combinations may be configured in such a way that the emergency window release mechanism is located outside of the low-force region which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exists and window retention and release."

Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency evacuation, improperly located emergency exit release mechanisms may delay evacuation and increase the risk of personal injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action: Daimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america. the safety recall began on november 17, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks customer support office at 1-336-889-4871.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V219000

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