Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #21V661000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V661000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2022 thomas built buses minotour school buses Includes 669 affected units, Insufficient Cabin Joint Strength/FMVSS 221, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2022 thomas built buses minotour school buses
Defect Summary
Daimler truck north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 thomas built buses minotour school buses. adhesive may not have been properly applied between the lower interior side panel and the seat rail, 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."
Corrective Action
Dtna will add additional mechanical fasteners to the joint, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on october 17, 2021. owners may contact dtna's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-899.