Recall 22V840000
SEATS:BARRIERS
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
Occupants may collide with the front seat barrier with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR |
| 2022 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR |
| 2023 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.