The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
- Autocar is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACX Xpeditor vehicles. The steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly secured. An improperly secured steering column shaft pinch bolt can cause a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 1,131 units are affected by the recall.
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2022-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner Jouley school buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly. An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury. NHTSA says potentially 21,365 units are affected by the recall.
- DTNA is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 transit buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly. An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury. NHTSA says potentially 173 units are affected by the recall.
- Paccar is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, 2020-2024 Peterbilt 548, 536, 2024 Peterbilt 537, and 2020-2024 Kenworth T480 trucks. The timing of the trailer brake release may be delayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems." A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 257 units are affected by the recall.
- Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2023 Volvo 9700 buses. The emergency window exits may be missing identification and operating instruction labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." Missing emergency window exit labels can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA says potentially 14 units are affected by the recall.
- Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain 2023 Volvo 9700 vehicles. The fasteners that secure the power cable connections may not have been tightened securely. Unsecured power cables can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA says potentially 14 units are affected by the recall.
