NHTSA Recall 22V762000: Roof and pillars (structure)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,613 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V762000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL957 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | October 12, 2022 |
| Owner notification | June 2, 2023 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2011-2023 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The exterior roof panel was manufactured with 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 exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL957.
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 22V762000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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.