2011-2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX recall: barriers
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 19, 2022. It covers about 7,561 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 7,561
- reported
- Aug 19, 2022
- owners notified
- Aug 25, 2023
Seats: barriers
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2011-2021 Thomas Built Saf-T Liner HDX school buses. The forward seat barriers may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
- Risk
- Occupants may collide with the front seat barriers with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a spacer between the seat rail and the seat barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL843. This recall replaces the federal safety agency recall 19V899.
Recall number 22V634000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 22V634000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX barriers?
Yes. Recall 22V634000, reported on August 19, 2022, covers about 7,561 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V634000?
Dealers will install a spacer between the seat rail and the seat barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL843. This recall replaces the federal safety agency recall 19V899.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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