NHTSA Recall 22V517000: Escape/egress/exit (structure)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V517000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL947 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
| Report received | July 20, 2022 |
| Owner notification | July 27, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The buses may not have a sufficient number of emergency exits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits And Window Retention And Release."
Safety risk
An insufficient number of emergency exits can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will add an emergency exit roof hatch, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL947.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V517000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2023 |
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.