Daimler Trucks North America (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.”
Daimler Trucks North America – Insufficient Number of Emergency Exits/FMVSS 217
| Report Received Date | 07/20/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22V517000 |
| Consequence Summary | An insufficient number of emergency exits can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | FL947 |
| Potentially Affected | 3 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V517000) |
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