Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V287000 Reported July 23, 2009

Emergenct exit push-out windows

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · N/A · 35 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V287000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-555
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
35
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 23, 2009

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling 35 model year 2010 mvp-ef and hdx thomas built transit buses manufactured from october 22, 2008 through march 25, 2009 the emergency exit push-out window may be installed improperly resulting in binding of the window.

Safety Consequence

In the event of an emergency evacuation, binding emergency exit windows may delay evacuation and may increase the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by daimler trucks dealerships. the safety recall began on november 5, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built customer support office at 1-336-889-4871.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 09V287000 or campaign FL-555.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V287000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V287000?

NHTSA recall 09V287000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on July 23, 2009. It addresses: Emergenct exit push-out windows. The recall affects approximately 35 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V287000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-555. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.