Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V698000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V698000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2016-2019 thomas built buses minotour school buses with 36" or 39" wide seats Includes 701 affected units, Emergency Exit not Opening Wide Enough/FMVSS 217, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016-2019 thomas built buses minotour school buses with 36" or 39" wide seats
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2016-2019 thomas built buses minotour school buses with 36" or 39" wide seats. The rear emergency exit door may not open wide enough to meet the unobstructed emergency egress area requirements. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will modify the rear door slide system, increasing the angle that the door can open, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on november 8, 2018. the recall began june 28, 2019. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-797.