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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V344📅 Sep 2, 2009

2008–2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 school and non-school buses manufactured from may 10, 2007 through august 31, 2009, equipped with AG2 entrance doors. The entrance door glass may be inadequately bonded to the door frame and may separate from the vehicle.

💥 The risk

Separation of the door glass while the vehicle is in operation could create a road hazard, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Daimler trucks will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on april 23, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

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
09V344000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-556
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
15,123
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 23, 2010
Built
May 10, 2007 – Jun 1, 2009
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number FL-556.owners 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 09V344 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 09V344?

2008–2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2. 15,123 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 Built Buses dealer to book the free repair.