Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V549000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V549000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2020 thomas built minotour, 2019-2020 saf-t liner c2, and 2019 saf-t liner hdx buses equipped with safe fleet roof escape hatches Includes 11 affected units, Roof Hatch External Handle May Break, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020 thomas built minotour, 2019-2020 saf-t liner c2, and 2019 saf-t liner hdx buses equipped with safe fleet roof escape hatches

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020 thomas built minotour, 2019-2020 saf-t liner c2, and 2019 saf-t liner hdx buses equipped with safe fleet roof escape hatches. due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install a new handle, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on september 11, 2019. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-819.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V549000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2019-07-24T00:00:00
Subject: Roof hatch external handle may break
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 11

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-819
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020 thomas built minotour, 2019-2020 saf-t liner c2, and 2019 saf-t liner hdx buses equipped with safe fleet roof escape hatches. due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
Consequence Summary: If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install a new handle, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on september 11, 2019. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-819.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 45.45

Metadata

SID: row-ansg_fc2w_kb3x
NHTSA ID: 19V549000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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