Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 1,259 of its 2020-2023 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The rear exterior side-body panels on these buses were manufactured with insufficient joint strength, failing to meet federal safety standards for school bus body integrity. To fix this issue, dealers will install additional mechanical fasteners to properly secure the body joints at no cost to owners.
In the event of a crash, the rear exterior panels may separate due to the weak joints. This separation increases the risk of injury to passengers inside the bus during a collision.
Additional mechanical fasteners will be added to the joints.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response