NHTSA Campaign 21V661000
STRUCTURE
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Aug 25, 2021 · 669 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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
A school bus cabin with insufficient joint strength increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2022 | 669 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V661000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.