Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2011-2023 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school
— Recall Campaign #22V762000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2011-2023 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The exterior roof 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."
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 17,613 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V762000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
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| Recall date: | October 12, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V762000 |
| Units affected: | 17,613 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2011-2023 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The exterior roof 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."
- Consequeces:
- A school bus exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL957.
- 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.