THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2022: STRUCTURE:BODY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V333000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-12-19 2023-05-09 2023-05-10

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL973

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23590

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221

Summary

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."

Consequence

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.

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.