2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR RECALL - #22V840000
RECALL FOR SEATS : BARRIERS
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
11/15/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/9/2023 |
| # Affected |
20 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:BARRIERS |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
Occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
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