Recall 22V688000: 2020–2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX

Report received

Sep 14, 2022

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

1,259vehicles

Model years

2020–2023

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The rear exterior side-body panel was manufactured with 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."

Possible consequence

A school bus panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall FL953.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2020 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
• 2021 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
• 2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
• 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints