Daimler Truck North America (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.”
Daimler Trucks North America – Insufficient Cabin Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
| Report Received Date | 08/25/2021 |
| NHTSA ID | 21V661000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Recall Code | FL-899 |
| Potentially Affected | 669 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V661000) |
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