Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #23V843000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V843000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2024-2025 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 and 2024 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 jouley school buses Includes 321 affected units, Insufficient Interior Joint Strength/FMVSS 221, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2024-2025 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 and 2024 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 jouley school buses

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2024-2025 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 and 2024 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 jouley school buses. a rear interior joint between the bulkhead and window panel 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 mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 26, 2024. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl986.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V843000
Report Received Date: 2023-12-13T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficient interior joint strength/fmvss 221
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 321

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL986
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2024-2025 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 and 2024 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 jouley school buses. a rear interior joint between the bulkhead and window panel 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."
Consequence Summary: A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 26, 2024. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl986.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 51.4

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NHTSA ID: 23V843000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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