Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX +1 more: Structure — escape/egress/exit

Affects Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour · 2019–2020 — about 11 vehicles.

The hazard

If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new handle, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on September 11, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-819.

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