THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2024: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V330000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2024 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-05-08 | 2023-05-09 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL972
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 146
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221
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."
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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.
