NHTSA Recall 22V634000: Barriers (seats)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,561 vehicles. It affects 2011–2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V634000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL843 |
| Component | SEATS › BARRIERS |
| Report received | August 19, 2022 |
| Owner notification | August 25, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2011-2021 Thomas Built Saf-T Liner HDX school buses. The forward seat barriers may not provide sufficient protection to passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Safety risk
Occupants may collide with the front seat barriers with more force than intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a spacer between the seat rail and the seat barrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL843. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 19V899.
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 22V634000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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.