NHTSA Campaign 22V840000

SEATS:BARRIERS

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Nov 14, 2022 · 20 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The forward seat barrier behind the driver may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

Consequence

Occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL959.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR 2021 20
THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR 2022 20
THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR 2023 20

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V840000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.