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NHTSARecalled Sep 18, 2013 · #13V468000

Floor Joints May Not Stay Joined

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Thomas Built Minotour DRW school buses manufactured June 29, 2013, through July 16, 2013. These vehicles were built with an alternative floor sheet metal which may not be properly bond to the other floor components due to the adhesive that was used. As a result, the floor joints may be weaker than specified and, in the event of a crash, the floor may separate increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Floor Joints May Not Stay Joined
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
2013 Thomas
UPCs

What you should do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add fasteners to the floor joints, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. DTNA's recall number is FL-647.

View the official CPSC notice