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2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recalled by Daimler Trucks North America LLC — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Date: May 5, 2020
Company: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

DTNA will notify owners and mail a new label to attach to the exit window by first class mail, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on June 17, 2020. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-849.

Affected Products

2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The lettering on the instruction label for the rear emergency exit window may be too small. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

Why Was This Recalled?

Small lettering may be difficult for occupants to read, delaying the reaction time to open the exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Daimler Trucks North America LLC has 140 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report