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2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recalled by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC — STRUCTURE:BODY

Date: September 5, 2023
Company: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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 Products

2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2. 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."

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has 88 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report