Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #23V333000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V333000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2021-2024 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 and 2021-2023 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 jouley school buses Includes 23,590 affected units, Insufficient Interior Joint Strength/FMVSS 221, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2021-2024 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 and 2021-2023 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 jouley school buses
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.