THOMAS BUILT BUSES 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX vehicles due to structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit issues. Small lettering may be difficult for occupants to read, delaying the reaction time to open the exit, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Small lettering may be difficult for occupants to read, delaying the reaction time to open the exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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