StructureRecall 21V-661 · 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 21V-661 covers 669 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on August 25, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V661000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Truck North America, LLC (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."
The risk
A school bus cabin with insufficient joint strength increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.