NHTSARecalled Sep 14, 2022 · #22V688000
Insufficient Rear Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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." A school bus panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product details
- Product
- Insufficient Rear Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall FL953.