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.