THOMAS BUILT BUSES 2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2022
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR vehicles due to structure issues. A school bus cabin with insufficient joint strength increases the risk of injury in a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A school bus cabin with insufficient joint strength increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026