NHTSA Recall 22V688000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V688000; Date: Sep. 14, 2022
a school bus panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 1,259
Recall Summary:
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."
How to Fix:
dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 13, 2022. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall fl953.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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