THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR 2022: STRUCTURE
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : MINOTOUR | Year : 2022 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V661000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-10-12 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-08-25 | Date Added to Database: 2021-08-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-899 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 669 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Truck North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. Adhesive may not have been properly applied between the lower interior side panel and the seat rail, 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." |
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Consequence:
A school bus cabin with insufficient joint strength increases the risk of injury in a crash. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will add additional mechanical fasteners to the joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-899. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221 | |
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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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