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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V634000

2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Seats: barriers

Published August 19, 2022 · Recall initiated: August 19, 2022

Summary

NHTSA records recall 22V634000, published August 19, 2022. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Seats: barriers.

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What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2011-2021 Thomas Built Saf-T Liner HDX school buses. The forward seat barriers may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

What to do

Dealers will install a spacer between the seat rail and the seat barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL843. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 19V899.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER HDX
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Seats: barriers recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V634000 on August 19, 2022. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2011-2021 Thomas Built Saf-T Liner HDX school buses. The forward seat barriers may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

What should I do if I have this product?

Dealers will install a spacer between the seat rail and the seat barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL843. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 19V899.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: SAF-T-LINER HDX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)