2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER

The 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.

Recalls for the 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER, potentially affecting up to 24,698 vehicles.

Recall 16V395000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

December 9, 2016 | 24,698 vehicles affected

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner ER, 2000-2017 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 1998-1999 Vista, 2003 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2013-2017 Saf-T-liner C2, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, 2013-2017 Saf-T-Liner HDX. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.

Consequence: If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the stems or protect them against corrosion, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on July 28, 2016. A second notice was mailed to owners on December 16,...

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Owner Complaints for the 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER.

Safety Rating for the 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER

Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.