30 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Posted on: 2013-12-24
Description
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 thomas built saf-t-liner efx school buses manufactured september 30, 2013, through november 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, due to an incorrect calibration, the speedometer may display a speed lower than the vehicle is actually traveling.
Consequence
With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software to correct the calibration, free of charge. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-658.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2015-09-04
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw transit buses manufactured january 3, 2006, to august 1, 2014, and equipped with certain ricon model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, s5510 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on november 2, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-686.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2015-09-04
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 thomas built buses fs-65, saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, and minotour drw school buses manufactured january 3, 2006, to august 1, 2014, and equipped with certain ricon model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, s5510 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began onnovember 2, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-686.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2016-08-31
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 thomas built buses safe-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw school buses manufactured july 15, 2014, to july 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on october 10, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at admin16e020@wabtec.com. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-716.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2016-08-31
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 thomas built buses safe-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw school buses manufactured july 15, 2014, to july 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on october 10, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at admin16e020@wabtec.com. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-716.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2016-08-31
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 thomas built buses safe-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw school buses manufactured july 15, 2014, to july 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on october 10, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at admin16e020@wabtec.com. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-716.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - SEATS
Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour school buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #8 - SEATS
Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour transit buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #9 - SEATS
Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour school buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 9, 2018. The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #10 - SEATS
Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour transit buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 10, 2018. The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #11 - SEATS
Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour school buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 9, 2018. The recall began may 10, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #12 - SEATS
Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour transit buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 10, 2018. The recall began may 10, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #13 - SEATS
Posted on: 2019-10-07
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2020 thomas built saf-t-liner efx, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with syntec s3b or s3c seats. The seats may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in certain specific areas around the steel seat frame of the back support. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install additional impact material between the re-bond back and the vinyl back cover to increase the amount of absorption, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on november 29, 2019. The recall began june 22, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-832.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #14 - SEATS
Posted on: 2019-10-07
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2020 thomas built saf-t-liner efx, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with syntec s3b or s3c seats. The seats may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in certain specific areas around the steel seat frame of the back support. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install additional impact material between the re-bond back and the vinyl back cover to increase the amount of absorption, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on november 29, 2019. The recall began june 22, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-832.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #15 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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 are expected to be mailed december 10, 2022. 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.
DEFECT #16 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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 are expected to be mailed december 10, 2022. 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.
DEFECT #17 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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 are expected to be mailed december 10, 2022. 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.
DEFECT #18 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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 are expected to be mailed december 10, 2022. 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.
DEFECT #19 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed december 28, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.
DEFECT #20 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed december 28, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.
DEFECT #21 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed december 28, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.
DEFECT #22 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed december 28, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.
DEFECT #23 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #24 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #25 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #26 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #27 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #28 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #29 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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.
DEFECT #30 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2022-10-12
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.
Consequence
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.