Thomas Built in the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
The short version
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported a problem with the body door. Here is what owners need to know.
In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
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.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the stems or protect them against corrosion, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-425.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2003–2013 | Thomas Built HDX |
| 2002–2004 | Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER ER |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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