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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V688000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Published September 15, 2022 · Recall initiated: September 14, 2022

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.

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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