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NHTSA recall 22V688000 · announced September 14, 2022 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · 1,259 units affected

The problem

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."

The risk

A school bus panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to 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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 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

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.