Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The audible emergency warning alarm sounds may not activate when the emergency hatch or window is open. 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 – No Alarm When Emergency Exit is Opened/FMVSS 217
| Report Received Date | 06/26/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V478000 |
| Consequence Summary | An inaudible alarm that fails to warn the driver of an open emergency exit can increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Corrective Action | The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1004. |
| Recall Code | F1004 |
| Potentially Affected | 162 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V478000) |
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