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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V333000

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 — Structure: body

Published May 10, 2023 · Recall initiated: May 9, 2023

Summary

NHTSA records recall 23V333000, published May 10, 2023 and initiated May 9, 2023. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 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 — Structure: body.

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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.

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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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Questions about this recall

Was 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 — Structure: body recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V333000 on May 10, 2023. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

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 C2 JOULEY.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)