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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V550000

2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit

Published July 25, 2019 · Recall initiated: July 25, 2019

Summary

NHTSA records recall 19V550000, published July 25, 2019. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit.

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What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Minotour, Saf-T Liner C2, Saf-T Liner EFX, and Saf-T Liner HDX school buses equipped with Safe Fleet Prolo Roof Escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new handle, free of charge. Owners were issued an interim notification on September 13, 2019. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-819.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER EFX
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V550000 on July 25, 2019. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Minotour, Saf-T Liner C2, Saf-T Liner EFX, and Saf-T Liner HDX school buses equipped with Safe Fleet Prolo Roof Escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new handle, free of charge. Owners were issued an interim notification on September 13, 2019. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-819.

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 EFX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)