Seats: barriersRecall 22V-840 · 2021–2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 22V-840 covers 20 2021–2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour for a seats: barriers problem, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q4) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V840000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses. The forward seat barrier behind the driver may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
The risk
Occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL959.
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
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.