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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V087📅 Feb 27, 2008

2000–2008 Thomas MVP ER & 2000–2008 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 + 7 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between january 1994, and march 10, 2008. (additional buses have been added to this recall campaign. Please see supplemental report no. 4) the emergency exit door handle begins corroding around the securing roll pin and square drive mechanism causing the protective finish to chip and flake. Continued corrosion and pitting weakens the handle. Handles weakened by corrosion may break while trying to open the door from the exterior.

💥 The risk

In the event of an emergency, a person on the outside of the bus may break the door handle trying to open the emergency exit potentially delaying evacuation and increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle's occupants.

🔧 The fix

Daimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge. Repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships. The recall began on august 18, 2008, and notification for the revised population is expected to begin on or about april 29, 2009. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V087000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-525
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
243,435
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 18, 2008
Built
Jan 1, 1994 – Mar 10, 2008
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. FL-525.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V087 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V087?

2000–2008 Thomas MVP ER & 2000–2008 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 + 7 more. 243,435 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thomas dealer to book the free repair.