THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2021: STRUCTURE
| Make : THOMAS | Model : SAF-T-LINER HDX | Year : 2021 |
| Build Dates : 2009-10-21 - 2019-12-16 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V899000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-12-17 | Date Added to Database: 2019-12-18 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-843 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 7601 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2011-2021 Thomas Built Saf-T Liner HDX school buses built with a wall mounted barrier at the first rafter on the passenger side. The forward barrier may not provide sufficient protection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection." |
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Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the occupant may come in contact with the barrier, experiencing a higher impact than intended, increasing the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin February 14, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-843. |
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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.safercar.gov. |
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