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NHTSA Recall 09V010000: Hinge and attachments (structure)

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22,206 vehicles. It affects 2005–2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.

22,206
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2009
owners notified (April 14)
NHTSA campaign09V010000
Manufacturer campaignFL-543
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Report receivedJanuary 8, 2009
Owner notificationApril 14, 2009
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Daimler trucks is recalling 22,206 thomas built my 2005 through 2010 school buses manufactured from october 2004 through november 24, 2008. The lower end of the front entrance door aft assist handrail may be located too close to the step.

Safety risk

It may be possible for items such as drawstrings and straps to become caught on the handrails potentially leading to injury or death.

Remedy

Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships and direct warranty customer free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 6, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Daimler trucks' recall no. Fl-543.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 09V010000

Make and modelModel years
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.