2021-2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley recall: body
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on May 9, 2023. It covers about 23,590 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 23,590
- reported
- May 9, 2023
- owners notified
- Dec 19, 2023
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2021-2023 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior 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 December 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑574‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL973.
Recall number 23V333000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 23V333000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley body?
Yes. Recall 23V333000, reported on May 9, 2023, covers about 23,590 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V333000?
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑574‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL973.
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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