NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V083000

2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2003 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Equipment

Published February 2, 2018 · Recall initiated: January 30, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V083000, published February 2, 2018 and initiated January 30, 2018. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2003 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Equipment.

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What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

What to do

DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.

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Recall details

Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model: SAF-T-LINER HDX
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot: 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 | 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 | 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 | 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 | 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
Risk classification: V
Country: US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2003 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2003 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2007 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2006 Thomas Built Buses Fs-65 | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V083000 on February 2, 2018. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

What should I do if I have this product?

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: SAF-T-LINER HDX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)