NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Emergency Exit Label Print Too Small/FMVSS 2...
Published: July 24, 2024Recall ID: 24V555000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2019-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW, 2020-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, and Minotour SRW school buses. The Emergency Exit Label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. 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."
Affected Products
Emergency Exit Label Print Too Small/FMVSS 217
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Emergency Exit Label Print Too Small/FMVSS 217 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V555000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V555000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2019-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW, 2020-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, and Minotour SRW school buses. The Emergency Exit Label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. 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." |
| Completion rate | 57.91 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will correct the lettering, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL918. |
| Consequence summary | Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | FL918 |
| Potentially affected | 27494 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-24T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |