Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V517000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V517000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 90 affected units, VERTICAL PUSH OUT WINDOWS/HANDLE DETACHES, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling certain 2011 and 2012 thomas built ef and minotour school buses manufactured from july 26, 2011, through august 9, 2011, equipped with spectal industries emergency vertical push out windows. incorrect rivets may have been used to attach the handles that an occupant would use to open the window in the event of an emergency. the part numbers for the thomas built buses are: 167977, 167982, 167985, 167990, 168005, 168006, 168025, 168027, 168028, and 168035.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners, and daimler trucks authorized service facilities will perform the repairs free of charge. the safety recall began on december 8, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V517000
Report Received Date: 2011-10-26T00:00:00
Subject: Vertical push out windows/handle detaches
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 90

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-617
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain 2011 and 2012 thomas built ef and minotour school buses manufactured from july 26, 2011, through august 9, 2011, equipped with spectal industries emergency vertical push out windows. incorrect rivets may have been used to attach the handles that an occupant would use to open the window in the event of an emergency. the part numbers for the thomas built buses are: 167977, 167982, 167985, 167990, 168005, 168006, 168025, 168027, 168028, and 168035.
Consequence Summary: If the handle is actuated during a non-emergency situation and detaches, the emergency window cannot be re-secured, posing a risk that children may fall or climb out. however, if the handle were to detach during an emergency, the exit window will open and egress through the window will not be hindered.
Corrective Action: Daimler trucks will notify owners, and daimler trucks authorized service facilities will perform the repairs free of charge. the safety recall began on december 8, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 11V517000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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