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

makesAndModels

2022 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V661000
Report Received Date: 2021-08-25T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficient cabin joint strength/fmvss 221
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 669

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-899
Recall Type: Vehicle
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."
Consequence Summary: A school bus cabin with insufficient joint strength increases the risk of injury in a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92.38

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NHTSA ID: 21V661000
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Created At: 1742808662
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