Thomas Built Buses · United States · High
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner FS65 +7 more: Structure — door
Affects Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner FS65, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Er, Saf-T-Liner Er, Saf-T-Liner Efx, Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Ef, TL-960, Vista · 2001–2013 — about 103K vehicles.
The hazard
If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the stems or protect them against corrosion, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on August 25, 2015. The recall began on December 24, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-685.