2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Recall: Buses may not have a sufficient number of emergency exits
NHTSA campaign 22V441000 · Structure · filed Jun 22, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
An insufficient number of emergency exits can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2023 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V441000 (manufacturer number FL940). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.