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Daimler Trucks North - Insufficient exterior joint strength fmvss 221
Official notice
8 May 2023
Last checked
8 May 2023
An official NHTSA notice concerns Daimler Trucks North - Insufficient exterior joint strength fmvss 221. A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Published 2023-05-08.
What to do now
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 29, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-574-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl972.
Units affected
146
Recall number
FL972
Official notice
2023-05-08
The hazard
The hazard
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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Brand: Daimler Trucks North. Contact: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC.
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