NHTSA recall 09V344000
Structure › Body › Door
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Reported Sep 2, 200915,123 vehicles affectedDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAMaker’s number FL-556Built May 10, 2007 – Jun 1, 2009
The defect
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 remedy
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.