2020-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX recall: body
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on September 14, 2022. It covers about 1,259 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,259
- reported
- Sep 14, 2022
- owners notified
- Nov 11, 2022
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- A school bus panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 22V688000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 22V688000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX body?
Yes. Recall 22V688000, reported on September 14, 2022, covers about 1,259 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V688000?
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.
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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