Vehicle recall 11V517000 · October 26, 2011

Thomas Built Buses EF and Minotour

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.

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-617.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.