NHTSA Recall 19V549000: Escape/egress/exit (structure)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V549000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-819 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
| Report received | July 24, 2019 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Thomas Built Minotour, 2019-2020 Saf-T Liner C2, and 2019 Saf-T Liner HDX buses equipped with Safe Fleet Roof Escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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 19V549000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2020 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2019, 2020 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 |
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.