2005–2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling 22,206 thomas built my 2005 through 2010 school buses manufactured from october 2004 through november 24, 2008. The lower end of the front entrance door aft assist handrail may be located too close to the step.
💥 The risk
It may be possible for items such as drawstrings and straps to become caught on the handrails potentially leading to injury or death.
🔧 The fix
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships and direct warranty customer free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 6, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
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
- 09V010000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-543
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 22,206
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 14, 2009
- Built
- Oct 1, 2004 – Nov 24, 2008
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Daimler trucks' recall no. FL-543.customers may also 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 .