Vehicle Safety Data

Recall 18V083000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2002-2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX

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RECALL This recall affects up to 606 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 18V083000
Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles Affected 606
Component EQUIPMENT
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles
2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65, 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.

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Campaign Vehicle Component Date Affected
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25V604000 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS 99
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