2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: body
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on May 8, 2023. It covers about 146 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 146
- reported
- May 8, 2023
- owners notified
- Jun 29, 2023
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 school buses. A rear exterior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in 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 with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑574‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL972.
Recall number 23V330000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 23V330000
Is there a recall on the 2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 body?
Yes. Recall 23V330000, reported on May 8, 2023, covers about 146 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V330000?
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑574‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL972.
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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