Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V395000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V395000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 1998-2002 thomas built buses saf-t-liner conventional, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner er, 2000-2017 saf-t-liner mvp-ef, 1998-1999 vista, 2003 saf-t-liner fs65, 2013-2017 saf-t-liner c2, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner mvp-er, 2013-2017 saf-t-liner hdx Includes 24,698 affected units, Exterior Emergency Door Handle may Detach, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 1998-2002 thomas built buses saf-t-liner conventional, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner er, 2000-2017 saf-t-liner mvp-ef, 1998-1999 vista, 2003 saf-t-liner fs65, 2013-2017 saf-t-liner c2, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner mvp-er, 2013-2017 saf-t-liner hdx

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 thomas built buses saf-t-liner conventional, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner er, 2000-2017 saf-t-liner mvp-ef, 1998-1999 vista, 2003 saf-t-liner fs65, 2013-2017 saf-t-liner c2, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner mvp-er, 2013-2017 saf-t-liner hdx. 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. an interim notice was sent to owners on july 28, 2016. a second notice was mailed to owners on december 16, 2016. parts are available. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-713.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V395000
Report Received Date: 2016-06-02T00:00:00
Subject: Exterior emergency door handle may detach
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 24,698

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-713
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 thomas built buses saf-t-liner conventional, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner er, 2000-2017 saf-t-liner mvp-ef, 1998-1999 vista, 2003 saf-t-liner fs65, 2013-2017 saf-t-liner c2, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner mvp-er, 2013-2017 saf-t-liner hdx. 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. an interim notice was sent to owners on july 28, 2016. a second notice was mailed to owners on december 16, 2016. parts are available. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-713.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 17.71

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 16V395000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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