Recall 09V-344: 2008–2010 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Sep 2, 2009, covering about 15,123 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-344
Report date
Sep 2, 2009
Vehicles affected
15,123
Owners notified
Apr 23, 2010

The problem

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 school and non-school buses manufactured from may 10, 2007 through august 31, 2009, equipped with ag2 entrance doors. The entrance door glass may be inadequately bonded to the door frame and may separate from the vehicle.

The risk

Separation of the door glass while the vehicle is in operation could create a road hazard, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Daimler trucks will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on april 23, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

Notes

Daimler trucks' recall campaign number fl-556.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
ComponentStructure › Body › Door
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number09V344000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C22008, 2009, 2010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 09V-344?

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 school and non-school buses manufactured from may 10, 2007 through august 31, 2009, equipped with ag2 entrance doors. The entrance door glass may be inadequately bonded to the door frame and may separate from the vehicle.

How is recall 09V-344 fixed?

Daimler trucks will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on april 23, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.