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Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 Jouley — 23V333000

NHTSA ID
23V333000
Make
Thomas Built Buses
Model
Saf-t-liner C2 Jouley
Years Affected
2023
Recall Date
2023-05-09
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Units Affected
23,590
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.
FL973

Summary

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."

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 Vehicles

Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 Jouley
Model Years: 2023

2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 Jouley