2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Structure: body
Published December 14, 2023 · Recall initiated: December 13, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V843000, published December 14, 2023 and initiated December 13, 2023. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Structure: body.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint between the bulkhead and window panel 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 mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL986.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Model
- SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Structure: body recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V843000 on December 14, 2023. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint between the bulkhead and window panel 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 mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL986.
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.