NHTSA Recall 23V669000: Latching/release system (structure)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20,668 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V669000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL982 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT › LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM |
| Report received | October 3, 2023 |
| Owner notification | December 1, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2020-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner Jouley school buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.
Safety risk
An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners for the emergency exit door, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL982.
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 23V669000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Joley | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 2020, 2021 |
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.