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