NHTSA Recall 16V407000: Door (structure)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 717 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Thomas Built Buses CL-960.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V407000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-713 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR |
| Report received | June 7, 2016 |
| Owner notification | December 9, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner ER, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2000-2001 CL-960, 1998-1999 Vista, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, and 2000-2002 TL-960 transit buses. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the stems or protect them against corrosion, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 28, 2016. A second notice was mailed to owners on December 9, 2016 Parts are available. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-713.
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 16V407000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses CL-960 | 2000, 2001 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Ef | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Er | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Thomas Built Buses TL-960 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Thomas Built Buses Vista | 1998, 1999 |
| Thomas Saf-T-Liner Conventional | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
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.