Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #24V555000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V555000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting thomas built buses 2019-2022 saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, minotour drw, 2020-2022 saf-t-liner c2 jouley, and minotour srw school buses Includes 27,494 affected units, Emergency Exit Label Print Too Small/FMVSS 217, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsthomas built buses 2019-2022 saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, minotour drw, 2020-2022 saf-t-liner c2 jouley, and minotour srw school buses
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain thomas built buses 2019-2022 saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, minotour drw, 2020-2022 saf-t-liner c2 jouley, and minotour srw school buses. the emergency exit label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Corrective Action
Dealers will correct the lettering, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 5, 2024. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl918.