CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2021-2023 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior 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."
- Risk
- A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL973.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A rear interior joint on these school buses may have been built incorrectly, so the joint may not be strong enough. The buses fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 221, which covers school bus body joint strength.
If the joint is weak, the bus may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should watch for the recall notice and check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
The repair is free. Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. You can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-574-0712 and reference recall number FL973.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2021202220232024 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 202120222023 |