NHTSA Recall 24V555000: Labels (equipment)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27,494 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V555000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL918 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | July 24, 2024 |
| Owner notification | September 5, 2024 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2019-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW, 2020-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, and Minotour SRW school buses. The Emergency Exit Label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. 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
Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will correct the lettering, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL918.
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 24V555000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour SRW | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
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.