2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 23V330000 · 146 units potentially affected · filed May 8, 2023
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 school buses. A rear exterior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in 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 with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL972.
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
- 23V330000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL972
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Units affected
- 146
- Report received
- May 8, 2023
- Owner letters
- Jun 29, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.