2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TL-960 Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TL-960

The 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TL-960 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 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TL-960

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TL-960, potentially affecting up to 717 vehicles.

Recall 16V407000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

December 9, 2016 | 717 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, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2000-2001 CL-960, 1998-1999 Vista, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, and 2000-2002 TL-960 transit buses. 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 9,...

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TL-960

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TL-960.

Safety Rating for the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TL-960

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TL-960 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TL-960

Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TL-960. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.