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NHTSARecalled Jul 24, 2024 · #24V555000

Emergency Exit Label Print Too Small/FMVSS 217

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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." Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Emergency Exit Label Print Too Small/FMVSS 217
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice