THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2023: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V762000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-06-02 2022-10-12 2022-10-12

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL957

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17613

Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2011-2023 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The exterior roof 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 exterior roof 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 June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL957.

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.