2011-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX recall: roof and pillars
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 12, 2022. It covers about 17,613 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 17,613
- reported
- Oct 12, 2022
- owners notified
- Jun 2, 2023
Structure: body: roof and pillars
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2011-2023 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The exterior roof 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 exterior roof 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 June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL957.
Recall number 22V762000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 22V762000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX roof and pillars?
Yes. Recall 22V762000, reported on October 12, 2022, covers about 17,613 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V762000?
Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL957.
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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