Body: roof and pillarsRecall 22V-762 · Thomas Built Buses vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 22V-762 covers 17,613 Thomas Built Buses vehicles for a body: roof and pillars problem, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 48% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V762000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
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."
The risk
A school bus exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
48%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.