NHTSA Recall 19V550000: Escape/egress/exit (structure)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,080 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V550000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-819 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
| Report received | July 25, 2019 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Minotour, Saf-T Liner C2, Saf-T Liner EFX, and Saf-T Liner HDX school buses equipped with Safe Fleet Prolo 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. Owners were issued an interim notification on September 13, 2019. The recall began November 15, 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 19V550000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2019, 2020 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2019, 2020 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2019, 2020 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019, 2020 |
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.