Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V297000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V297000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 163 affected units, EMERGENCY ROOF HATCHES/FMVSS 217, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner c2, and minotour non school buses manufactured from april 5, 2011, through april 23, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Thomas built buses will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 2012. owners may contact thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V297000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2012-06-28T00:00:00

Subject: Emergency roof hatches/fmvss 217

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 163

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-630

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner c2, and minotour non school buses manufactured from april 5, 2011, through april 23, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action: Thomas built buses will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 2012. owners may contact thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V297000

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