THOMAS BUILT BUSES 2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2023
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 vehicles due to structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit issues. An insufficient number of emergency exits can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses. The buses may not have a sufficient number of emergency exits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An insufficient number of emergency exits can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will add the emergency exit windows, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL940.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026