2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR RECALL - #21V661000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/26/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/12/2021 |
| # Affected |
669 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
A school bus cabin with insufficient joint strength increases the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for STRUCTURE, EMERGENCY, ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT, LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
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