2020–2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 22V688000 · 1,259 units potentially affected · filed Sep 14, 2022
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
A school bus panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V688000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL953
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Units affected
- 1,259
- Report received
- Sep 14, 2022
- Owner letters
- Nov 11, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023