Recall 23V333000: 2021–2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

Report received

May 9, 2023

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

23,590vehicles

Model years

2021–2024

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 2021-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2021-2023 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, 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."

Possible consequence

A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL973.

Affected model years

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

• 2021 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints
• 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints