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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V661000

2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Structure

Published August 26, 2021 · Recall initiated: August 25, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V661000, published August 26, 2021 and initiated August 25, 2021. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Structure.

What's the hazard

Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. Adhesive may not have been properly applied between the lower interior side panel and the seat rail, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength.

What to do

DTNA will add additional mechanical fasteners to the joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-899.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
MINOTOUR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Structure recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V661000 on August 26, 2021. Reported hazard: Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. Adhesive may not have been properly applied between the lower interior side panel and the seat rail, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA will add additional mechanical fasteners to the joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-899.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: MINOTOUR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)