NHTSA Recall 15V842000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V842000; Date: Dec. 15, 2015
In the event of a crash, the affected windows may not be able to retain the bus occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Component: Structure:body:door/window:emergency Exit
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 1,222
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America, LLC (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured may 1, 2015, to August 1, 2015. The affected buses are equipped with push-out tempered glass windows that may not remain attached to the bus in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release. "
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will modify the windows to ensure that they meet the window retention requirements, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-697.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 9, 2016
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