2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Structure: body
Published September 15, 2022 · Recall initiated: September 14, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V688000, published September 15, 2022 and initiated September 14, 2022. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Structure: body.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The rear exterior side-body panel was manufactured with 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
Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall FL953.
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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 | 2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2022 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 | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Structure: body recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V688000 on September 15, 2022. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The rear exterior side-body panel was manufactured with 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?
Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall FL953.
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.