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2011-2012 Thomas Built Buses Ef and Thomas Built Buses Minotour recall: hinge and attachments

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on October 26, 2011. It covers about 90 vehicles.

vehicles affected
90
reported
Oct 26, 2011
owners notified
Dec 8, 2011

Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments

What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling certain 2011 and 2012 thomas built ef and minotour school buses manufactured from july 26, 2011, through august 9, 2011, equipped with spectal industries emergency vertical push out windows. Incorrect rivets may have been used to attach the handles that an occupant would use to open the window in the event of an emergency. The part numbers for the thomas built buses are: 167977, 167982, 167985, 167990, 168005, 168006, 168025, 168027, 168028, and 168035.
Risk
If the handle is actuated during a non-emergency situation and detaches, the emergency window cannot be re-secured, posing a risk that children may fall or climb out. However, if the handle were to detach during an emergency, the exit window will open and egress through the window will not be hindered.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and daimler trucks authorized service facilities will perform the repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on december 8, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 11V517000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V517000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Thomas Built Buses Ef and Thomas Built Buses Minotour hinge and attachments?

Yes. Recall 11V517000, reported on October 26, 2011, covers about 90 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V517000?

Daimler trucks will notify owners, and daimler trucks authorized service facilities will perform the repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on december 8, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

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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