Thomas Built Bus Recall: 2007-2010 With AG2 Doors

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
THOMAS BUILT BUSES / SAF-T-LINER C2		2008-2010
Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA		Mfr’s Report Date: AUG 25, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V344000		PE09027 NHTSA Action Number: PE09027

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Potential Number of Units Affected: 13954

Summary: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 SCHOOL AND NON-SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 10, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 1, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH AG2 ENTRANCE DOORS. THE ENTRANCE DOOR GLASS MAY BE INADEQUATELY BONDED TO THE DOOR FRAME AND MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE DOOR GLASS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 30, 2009. 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .