STRUCTURE:BODY
Published May 10, 2023 · Recall initiated: May 9, 2023
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2021-2023 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, 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
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL973.
Recall details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Model
- SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | 2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | 2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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