Recall Campaign

Daimler Trucks
tobv
North America LLC

December 2015
FL685AB
NHTSA #15V-432 (School Bus)
NHTSA #15V-425 (Non-School Bus)
Transport Canada #15-291 (School Bus)
Transport Canada #15-290 (Non-School Bus)

Subject: TBB Emergency Door Handles
Models Affected: Specific Thomas Built Buses Vista,
TL-960, Saf-T-Liner Conventional, ER, MVP-EF, EFX,
MVP-ER, FS65, C2, and
HDX Buses
manufactured
February 5, 2001, through May 29, 2012.
General Information
Daimler Trucks North America LLC on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary, Thomas Built Buses, has decided
that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists on the vehicles mentioned above.
There are 114,532 vehicles involved in this campaign.
On certain buses, the stem which joins the outside emergency door handle to the door opening mechanism may
corrode. Excessive material loss of the stem due to corrosion could result in the outside handle separating from the
door mechanism while trying to open the door from the exterior of the bus. In the event of an emergency, opening
the emergency door from the outside the bus may cause the handle to separate from the opening mechanism,
potentially delaying evacuation and increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
The emergency door handles will be inspected and replaced as needed. It is expected that approximately
15 percent of buses will require a replacement.

Additional Repairs
Dealers must complete all outstanding Recall and Field Service campaigns prior to the sale or delivery of a vehicle.
A Dealer will be liable for any progressive damage that results from its failure to complete campaigns before sale
or delivery of a vehicle.
Owners may be liable for any progressive damage that results from failure to complete campaigns within a
reasonable time after receiving notification.

Work Instructions
Please refer to the attached work instructions.

Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are now available and can be obtained by ordering from your facing Parts Distribution Center.

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Daimler Trucks
tobv
North America LLC

Recall Campaign
December 2015
FL685AB
NHTSA #15V-432 (School Bus)
NHTSA #15V-425 (Non-School Bus)
Transport Canada #15-291 (School Bus)
Transport Canada #15-290 (Non-School Bus)

Table 1 – Replacement Parts for FL685AB
NOTE: See the cross reference list at the end of this bulletin to determine the replacement parts for specific
vehicles. It is expected that approximately 15 percent of buses will require a replacement.
Campaign
Number

Kit Number

Part Number

Description

Qty.

TBB 204666

KIT DOOR STEM FEELER GAUGE AND WASHER

1 ea

TBB 204667

EPDM WASHER, WITH ADHESIVE

1 ea

TBB 151501

PIN, TAPERED AND GROOVED .125 X 1.375

1 ea

TBB 69003249

TAPPING SCREW, #12

4 ea

TBB 29940005

WASHER - FLAT, 1 OD X

4 ea

TBB 204988

N/A

HANDLE EMER AND LIFT DR EXT FOR RECALL

4 ea

TBB 205657

N/A

KIT, SLEEVE, RED VYNL, INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE

1 ea

TBB 204989M

N/A

KIT INTERIOR HANDLE, STD REAR EMER

1 ea

TBB 204990M

N/A

KIT INTERIOR HANDLE, STD EMER DOOR

1 ea

TBB 204991M

N/A

KIT INTERIOR HANDLE, RECESS EMER DOOR

1 ea

TBB 204992M

N/A

KIT INTERIOR HANDLE, STD EMER DOOR

1 ea

TBB 204993M

N/A

KIT INTERIOR HANDLE, RECESS EMER DOOR

1 ea

TBB 204995M

N/A

KIT INTERIOR HANDLE BLK REAR EMER

1 ea

TBB 204996M

N/A

KIT INTERIOR HANDLE LS BLK EMER DOOR

1 ea

TBB 204997M

N/A

KIT INTERIOR HANDLE RS BLK EMER DOOR

1 ea

TBB 204971

FL658AB

FL685A

TBB 204987

Table 1

Removed Parts
Please follow Warranty Failed Parts Tracking shipping instructions for the disposition of all removed parts.

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Daimler Trucks
tobv
North America LLC

Recall Campaign
December 2015
FL685AB
NHTSA #15V-432 (School Bus)
NHTSA #15V-425 (Non-School Bus)
Transport Canada #15-291 (School Bus)
Transport Canada #15-290 (Non-School Bus)

Labor Allowance
Table 2 – Labor Allowance

Campaign
Number

Time
Allowed
(Hours)

Procedure

SRT Code

Inspect & Protect 1 Handle

0.2

174-6804A

Inspect & Replace 1 Handle

0.5

174-6804B

Inspect & Protect 2 Handles

0.4

174-680C

Inspect & Protect1 Handle, Replace 1 handle

0.7

174-6804D

Inspect & Replace 2 Handles

1.0

174-6804E

Inspect & Protect 3 Handles

0.6

174-6804F

0.9

174-6804G

1.2

174-6804H

Inspect & Replace 3 Handles

1.5

174-6804J

Inspect & Protect 4 handles

0.8

174-6804K

1.1

174-6804M

1.4

174-6804N

1.7

174-6804P

2.0

174-6804R

FL685AB

Inspect & Protect 2 Handles,
Replace 1 Handle
Inspect & Protect 1 Handle,
Replace 2 Handles

Inspect & Protect 3 Handles,
Replace 1 Handle
Inspect & Protect 2 Handles,
Replace 2 Handles
Inspect & Protect 1 Handle,
Replace 3 Handles
Inspect & Replace 4 Handles

Corrective Action

12 – Repair
Recall/Campaign

Table 2

Claims for Credit
You will be reimbursed for your parts, labor, and handling by submitting your claim through the Warranty system
within 30 days of completing this campaign. Please reference the following information in OWL:
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Claim Type is Recall Campaign.
In the Campaign field, enter the campaign number and appropriate group (FL685A or FL685B).
In the Primary Failed Part field, enter TBB 138158.
In the Parts section, enter the appropriate part number(s) as shown in the Replacement Parts Table.
In the Labor section, enter the appropriate SRT from the Labor Allowance Table. Administrative time will be
included automatically.
The VMRS Component Code is 174-013-023 and the Cause Code is A1 - Campaign.

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Recall Campaign

Daimler Trucks
tobv
North America LLC

December 2015
FL685AB
NHTSA #15V-432 (School Bus)
NHTSA #15V-425 (Non-School Bus)
Transport Canada #15-291 (School Bus)
Transport Canada #15-290 (Non-School Bus)

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U.S. and Canada – Reimbursement for Prior Repairs. When a customer asks about reimbursement,
please do the following:
 Accept the documentation of the previous repair.
 Make a brief check of the customer’s paperwork to see if the repair may be eligible for