Thomas Built / Thomas Built Buses recall: Structure
What is wrong
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner c2, and minotour school buses manufactured from april 5, 2011, through april 23, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. Increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. Thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
What could happen
In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
The fix
Thomas built buses will notify owners. Smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 22, 2012. Owners may contact thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
Vehicles covered
- Thomas Built Minotour 2013
- Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 2010–2011
- Thomas Built Buses Minotour 2010–2012
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2012–2013
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Ef 2010–2013
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx 2010–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V296000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 28, 2012
- Owners notified
- Aug 22, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,312
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 5, 2011 to Apr 23, 2012
- Part
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-630
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 217
Notes
Dtnaâs recall campaign number is fl-630.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Engine and engine cooling Feb 13, 2026
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Engine and engine cooling Feb 13, 2026
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 9, 2025
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Steering Sep 11, 2025
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Equipment Jul 24, 2024
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Structure Oct 12, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.