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    Thomas Built school bus recall in Canada: roof hatch handle may break

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    This recall affects certain 2019 and 2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 and Minotour school buses in Canada. The outer handle for the roof hatch (emergency exit) could break. This could make it difficult to open the roof hatch from outside the bus, increasing the risk of injury in an emergency.

    What to do

    • Contact your dealer or manufacturer to schedule the free repair.
    • Follow any safety instructions in the notice.

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    Affected products

    Specific affected products are listed in the official notice.

    Why this matters

    Emergency exit may not open

    Do I have this product?

    This recall applies to specific products. Details are listed in the official notice.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why was this product recalled?

    Emergency exit may not open

    What should consumers do?

    Contact your dealer or manufacturer to schedule the free repair. Follow any safety instructions in the notice.

    Where was the product sold?

    This product was sold in Canada. For specific retailers or distribution areas, please check the official recall notice linked on this page.

    Is there a health risk?

    Yes, there may be a health risk. Emergency exit may not open

    When was this product recalled?

    This product was recalled on June 15, 2019.

    Is the Thomas Built brand affected by this recall?

    Yes, Thomas Built products are affected by this recall. This recall affects certain 2019 and 2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 and Minotour school buses in Canada. The outer handle for the roof hatch (emergency exit) could break. This could make it difficult to open the roof hatch from outside the bus, increasing the risk of injury in an emergency.