Vehicle recall 09V010000 · January 8, 2009
2005-2010 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2
The lower end of the front entrance door aft assist handrail may be located too close to the step.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler trucks is recalling 22,206 thomas built my 2005 through 2010 school buses manufactured from October 2004 through November 24, 2008. The lower end of the front entrance door aft assist handrail may be located too close to the step.
- Consequence
- It may be possible for items such as drawstrings and straps to become caught on the handrails potentially leading to injury or death.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships and direct warranty customer free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about March 6, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Daimler trucks' recall no. Fl-543.CUSTOMERS 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V010000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 8, 2009
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-543
- Owner notification
- April 14, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 22,206
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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