THOMAS BUILT BUSES 2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2023
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY vehicles due to structure:body issues. A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2021-2023 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, 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 with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL973.
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