NHTSA Recall 21V661000: Structure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 669 vehicles. It affects 2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V661000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-899 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | August 25, 2021 |
| Owner notification | October 12, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
A school bus cabin with insufficient joint strength increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V661000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.