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2021-2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour recall: barriers

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on November 14, 2022. It covers about 20 vehicles.

vehicles affected
20
reported
Nov 14, 2022
owners notified
Jan 9, 2023

Seats: barriers

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The forward seat barrier behind the driver may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Risk
Occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL959.

Recall number 22V840000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 22V840000

Is there a recall on the 2021-2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour barriers?

Yes. Recall 22V840000, reported on November 14, 2022, covers about 20 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V840000?

Dealers will replace the barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL959.

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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