NHTSA Recall 15V842000: Escape/egress/exit (structure)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,222 vehicles. It affects 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V842000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-697 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
| Report received | December 15, 2015 |
| Owner notification | February 9, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured May 1, 2015, to August 1, 2015. The affected buses are equipped with push-out tempered glass windows that may not remain attached to the bus in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the affected windows may not be able to retain the bus occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the windows to ensure that they meet the window retention requirements, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-697.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V842000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2016 |
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.