THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR 2021: SEATS:BARRIERS
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : MINOTOUR | Year : 2021 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 22V840000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2023-01-09 | Date Received by ODI: 2022-11-14 | Date Added to Database: 2022-11-15 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL959 | ||
| Component: SEATS:BARRIERS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20 | ||
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Summary:
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." |
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Consequence:
Occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
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