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Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
In the event of a crash, the affected windows may not be able to retain the bus occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the windows to ensure that they meet the window retention requirements, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-697.
Who to contact: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the windows to ensure that they meet the window retention requirements, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-697.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured May 1, 2015, to August 1, 2015. The affected buses are equipped with push-out tempered glass windows that may not remain attached to the bus in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Daimler Trucks North America, LLC — Emergency Window Retention/FMVSS 217”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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