NHTSA Recall 22V840000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V840000; Date: Nov. 14, 2022
occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
Component: Seats:barriers
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 20
Recall Summary:
daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2023 thomas built buses minotour school buses. the forward seat barrier behind the driver may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the barrier, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 12, 2023. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl959.
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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