Recall report: Two school bus makers recalling more than 6,000 trucks

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The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

  • Collins Bus is recalling certain 2012-2020 Ford SL, Ford SH, Ford DH, Ford DE, Ford TH, Ford TL, Chevy DE, and Chevy DH school buses. The emergency exit label may be placed in the incorrect location and the lettering height may not be high enough. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." In an emergency, the incorrect window label instructions may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA says potentially 3,514 units are affected by the recall.
  • Corp. Micro Bird is recalling certain 2012-2023 G5, 2012-2023 MBII and 2015-2022 T-Series school buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board. A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA says potentially 2,753 units are affected by the recall.
  • Corp. Micro Bird is recalling certain 2013-2022 G5, 2015-2019 T-Series, and 2012-2015 MBII transit buses. The power cable that provides electricity to the air conditioning control board may have a loose connection to the power stud on the board. A loose power cable connection may cause the control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA says potentially 45 units are affected by the recall.
  • Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4700, 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate. Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 36 units are affected by the recall.
  • McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2021-2023 Zero Radius trucks. The ejector welds may fail, causing pressure and force to be placed on the hydraulic cylinder, which can cause it to penetrate through the side of the truck body. A hydraulic cylinder that penetrates the side of a truck body increases the risk of injury. NHTSA says potentially 1,187 units are affected by the recall.
  • Navistar is recalling certain 2022-2023 International HX vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate. Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 451 units are affected by the recall.




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