Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V407000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V407000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 1998-2002 thomas built buses saf-t-liner conventional, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner er, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner mvp-ef, 2000-2001 cl-960, 1998-1999 vista, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner mvp-er, and 2000-2002 tl-960 transit buses Includes 717 affected units, Exterior Emergency Door Handle may Detach, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 1998-2002 thomas built buses saf-t-liner conventional, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner er, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner mvp-ef, 2000-2001 cl-960, 1998-1999 vista, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner mvp-er, and 2000-2002 tl-960 transit buses
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, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner mvp-ef, 2000-2001 cl-960, 1998-1999 vista, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner mvp-er, and 2000-2002 tl-960 transit buses. 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 9, 2016 parts are available. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-713.