NHTSA Recall 22V840000: Barriers (seats)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20 vehicles. It affects 2021–2023 Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V840000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL959 |
| Component | SEATS › BARRIERS |
| Report received | November 14, 2022 |
| Owner notification | January 9, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
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 22V840000
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.