Other: labelsRecall 20V-252 · 2010–2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 20V-252 covers 7,979 2010–2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V252000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The lettering on the instruction label for the rear emergency exit window may be too small. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
The risk
Small lettering may be difficult for occupants to read, delaying the reaction time to open the exit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners and mail a new label to attach to the exit window by first class mail, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on June 17, 2020. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-849.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.