Thomas Built Buses FS-65, Minotour, SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX (2002-2017): Equipment
Recall 18V083000 · Jan 30, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
606
vehicles affected
606
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V083000
- Date
- Jan 30, 2018
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 606
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2002-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.
What can happen
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 64 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | FS-65 | 2002-2017 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Minotour | 2002-2017 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2002-2017 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HDX | 2002-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V083000?
4 models: Thomas Built Buses FS-65 (2002-2017), Thomas Built Buses Minotour (2002-2017), Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2002-2017) and 1 more, about 606 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V083000?
DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety.
What can happen?
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.