1995-2008 Thomas Er, Thomas Er Transit and others recall: hinge and attachments

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on February 26, 2008. It covers about 243,435 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 243,435
reported: Feb 26, 2008
owners notified: Aug 18, 2008
related complaints: 4

Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments

What is wrong: Daimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between january 1994, and march 10, 2008. (additional buses have been added to this recall campaign. Please see supplemental report no. 4) the emergency exit door handle begins corroding around the securing roll pin and square drive mechanism causing the protective finish to chip and flake. Continued corrosion and pitting weakens the handle. Handles weakened by corrosion may break while trying to open the door from the exterior.
Risk: In the event of an emergency, a person on the outside of the bus may break the door handle trying to open the emergency exit potentially delaying evacuation and increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle's occupants.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge. Repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships. The recall began on august 18, 2008, and notification for the revised population is expected to begin on or about april 29, 2009. Owners may contact thomas built at 336‑889‑4871.

Recall number 08V087000

Affected vehicles

Thomas Er 2001-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Thomas Er Transit 1995-2000 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Thomas MVP Ef 1995-1999, 2001-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Thomas MVP Er 1996-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Thomas Built Buses FS-65 1995-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Thomas Built Buses HDX 2001-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Thomas Built Buses HDX Ef 1995-2000 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Thomas Built Buses Minotour 2001-2003, 2008 2001 2002 2003 2008
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 1995-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about body problems.

2005 Thomas Er 2006 Thomas Er 2007 Thomas Er 2008 Thomas Er 1997 Thomas Er Transit 1998 Thomas Er Transit 1999 Thomas Er Transit 2000 Thomas Er Transit 2005 Thomas MVP Ef 2006 Thomas MVP Ef 2007 Thomas MVP Ef 2008 Thomas MVP Ef

Questions about recall 08V087000

Is there a recall on the 1995-2008 Thomas Er, Thomas Er Transit and others hinge and attachments?

Yes. Recall 08V087000, reported on February 26, 2008, covers about 243,435 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V087000?

Daimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge. Repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships. The recall began on august 18, 2008, and notification for the revised population is expected to begin on or about april 29, 2009. Owners may contact thomas built at 336‑889‑4871.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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