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

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V688000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-11-11 2022-09-14 2022-09-15

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL953

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1259

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The rear exterior side-body panel was manufactured with 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 panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall FL953.

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.