Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V252000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V252000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2010-2020 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx school buses Includes 7,979 affected units, Rear Emergency Exit Window Label/FMVSS 217, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2010-2020 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx school buses

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2010-2020 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx school buses. the lettering on the instruction label for the rear emergency exit window may be too small. 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 mail a new label to attach to the exit window by first class mail, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on june 17, 2020. the recall began september 10, 2020. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-849.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V252000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2020-05-05T00:00:00

Subject: Rear emergency exit window label/fmvss 217

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 7,979

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-849

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2010-2020 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx school buses. the lettering on the instruction label for the rear emergency exit window may be too small. 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."

Consequence Summary: Small lettering may be difficult for occupants to read, delaying the reaction time to open the exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners and mail a new label to attach to the exit window by first class mail, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on june 17, 2020. the recall began september 10, 2020. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-849.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 20V252000

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