2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR RECALL - #21V113000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : EMERGENCY : ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT : LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Minotour School Buses equipped with an optional rear door Vandalock system. The engine can potentially be started while an emergency exit is still locked. 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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
2/25/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
4/22/2021 |
| # Affected |
14 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM |
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| Description |
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Minotour School Buses equipped with an optional rear door Vandalock system. The engine can potentially be started while an emergency exit is still locked. 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." |
| Consequences |
A locked emergency exit can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the Vandalock interlock system, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-876. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for STRUCTURE
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
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