Thomas Saf-t-liner Er 2001

• Recall 113629 [USA]: 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.
  Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 thomas built buses saf-t-liner conventional, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner er, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner mvp-ef, 2000-2001 cl-960, 1998-1999 vista, 2000-2002 saf-t-liner mvp-er, and 2000-2002 tl-960 transit buses. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
  dtna will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the stems or protect them against corrosion, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on july 28, 2016. A second notice was mailed to owners on december 9, 2016 parts are available. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-713.
  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.

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• Recall 54796 [USA]: The drive shaft could fall off of the bus. following vehicles could then run over this obstacle, increasing the risk of damage to the following vehicle.
  On certain school and transit buses equipped with reyco rear axle air suspensions, deflated suspension air bags could create excessive driveline angles causing u-joint damage.
  dealers will install axle stops to limit rear suspension travel and fastener torque will be checked on the suspension height control rod. Owner notification is expected to begin during february 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
  also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 3543 [USA]: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected.
  Vehicle description: certain school buses equipped with syntec seats fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." some seats (1) fail to meet the required four inch clearance during the test procedure, while still meeting the post test condition; (2) fail to meet the required frontal pre-load when testing under certain conditions; or (3) while still meeting the required force/defection, experience weld breakage.
  dealers will replace the seat frame and the seat back cushion on these vehicles. Owner notification began november 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 4455 [USA]: The driver would be expecting the vehicle's speed to decrease, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Vehicle description: school buses. The accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber.
  dealers will install a stainless steel plate under the accelerator pedal. Owner notification began june 8, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 4469 [USA]: In the event of a crash, the roof of the vehicle may crush, not properly protecting the vehicle occupants.
  Vehicle description: certain school buses built with composite front roof caps fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." the roof cap does not meet the requirements due to the omission of the adhesive that joins the roof to the bus body.
  dealers will re-bond the roof cap to the roof sheet metal. Owner notification began september 14, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2001108 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber. This could cause the engine not to return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released. Correction: a stainless steel plate will be installed under the pedal not allowing it to hang up.

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• Recall 2001232 [Canada]: Structure
  Certain school buses built with composite front roof caps fail to comply with requirements of c.M.V.S.S. No. 221, "school bus body joint strength." the roof cap does not meet the requirements due to the omission of the adhesive that joins the roof to the bus body. In the event of a crash, the roof of the vehicle may crush, not properly protecting the vehicle occupants. Correction: dealers will re-bond the roof cap to the roof sheet metal.

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• Recall 2016270 [Canada]: Structure
  On certain buses, the stem which joins the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may potentially corrode. Excessive material loss of the stem due to corrosion could result in the outside handle separating from the door mechanism while trying to open the door from the exterior of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this could delay evacuation of the vehicle and increase the risk of injury to occupants. Correction: dealers will inspect the stems and either replace or protect them against further corrosion. Note: this is an expansion of recall 2015290.

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• Recall 2016269 [Canada]: Structure
  On certain school buses, the stem which joins the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may potentially corrode. Excessive material loss of the stem due to corrosion could result in the outside handle separating from the door mechanism while trying to open the door from the exterior of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this could delay evacuation of the vehicle and increase the risk of injury to occupants. Correction: dealers will inspect the stems and either replace or protect them against further corrosion. Note: this is an expansion of recall 2015291.

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• Recall 2001286 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Certain school buses, equipped with seats manufactured by syntec inc, fail to conform to the requirements of c.M.V.S.S. No. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." some seats (1) can fail to meet the required 4" clearance during the test procedure, while still meeting the post test condition; (2) fail to meet the required frontal pre-load when testing under certain conditions; or (3) while still meeting the required force/defection, weld breakage has been found on some seats. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected. Correction: dealers will replace the seat frame and the seat back cushion on these vehicles. No vehicles were sold in canada.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• School bus lighting failures investigation # EA04014

  See attached four page technical report for details.
  

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Cracked front air chamber support brackets