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NHTSARecalled Aug 25, 2021 · #21V661000

Insufficient Cabin Joint Strength/FMVSS 221

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Daimler Truck North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. Adhesive may not have been properly applied between the lower interior side panel and the seat rail, 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." A school bus cabin with insufficient joint strength increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Product details

Product
Insufficient Cabin Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DTNA will add additional mechanical fasteners to the joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-899.

View the official CPSC notice