2011–2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 22V762000 · 18K units potentially affected · filed Oct 12, 2022
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
A school bus exterior roof 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 June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL957.
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
- 22V762000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL957
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Units affected
- 17,613
- Report received
- Oct 12, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jun 2, 2023
- 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 Efx 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023