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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V517000

2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit

Published July 21, 2022 · Recall initiated: July 20, 2022

Summary

NHTSA records recall 22V517000, published July 21, 2022 and initiated July 20, 2022. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit.

What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The buses may not have a sufficient number of emergency exits. 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.

What to do

Dealers will add an emergency exit roof hatch, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL947.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER EFX
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx — Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V517000 on July 21, 2022. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The buses may not have a sufficient number of emergency exits. 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Dealers will add an emergency exit roof hatch, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL947.

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)