Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V432000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V432000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2002-2013 thomas built buses saf-t-liner er, 2001-2005 saf-t-liner conventional, 2002-2013 saf-t-liner mvp-ef, 2013 saf-t-liner efx, 2001-2008 saf-t-liner fs65, 2005-2013 saf-t-liner c2, 2003-2013 saf-t-liner hdx, 2002-2003 saf-t-liner mvp-er, 2002 vista, and 2002-2003 tl-960 school buses manufactured from february 5, 2001, through may 29, 2012 Includes 103,038 affected units, Exterior Emergency Door Handle may Detach, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2002-2013 thomas built buses saf-t-liner er, 2001-2005 saf-t-liner conventional, 2002-2013 saf-t-liner mvp-ef, 2013 saf-t-liner efx, 2001-2008 saf-t-liner fs65, 2005-2013 saf-t-liner c2, 2003-2013 saf-t-liner hdx, 2002-2003 saf-t-liner mvp-er, 2002 vista, and 2002-2003 tl-960 school buses manufactured from february 5, 2001, through may 29, 2012

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 thomas built buses saf-t-liner er, 2001-2005 saf-t-liner conventional, 2002-2013 saf-t-liner mvp-ef, 2013 saf-t-liner efx, 2001-2008 saf-t-liner fs65, 2005-2013 saf-t-liner c2, 2003-2013 saf-t-liner hdx, 2002-2003 saf-t-liner mvp-er, 2002 vista, and 2002-2003 tl-960 school buses manufactured from february 5, 2001, through may 29, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the stems or protect them against corrosion, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on august 25, 2015. the recall began on december 24, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-685.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V432000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2015-07-07T00:00:00

Subject: Exterior emergency door handle may detach

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 103,038

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-685

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 thomas built buses saf-t-liner er, 2001-2005 saf-t-liner conventional, 2002-2013 saf-t-liner mvp-ef, 2013 saf-t-liner efx, 2001-2008 saf-t-liner fs65, 2005-2013 saf-t-liner c2, 2003-2013 saf-t-liner hdx, 2002-2003 saf-t-liner mvp-er, 2002 vista, and 2002-2003 tl-960 school buses manufactured from february 5, 2001, through may 29, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.

Consequence Summary: If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. in the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.

Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the stems or protect them against corrosion, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on august 25, 2015. the recall began on december 24, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-685.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 40.53

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