Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus: Other

Affects Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus · 2016 — about 293 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain school buses may fail to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 217 – Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. Certain tempered glass windows may not meet the window retention test specified by the standard. Should a person be pushed against the tempered glass window during an accident situation, the window may not be able to retain the passenger inside the vehicle which would increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will modify the windows as necessary to meet the requirement of CMVSS 217.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational