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Daimler Trucks North - Insufficient roof panel joint strength fmvss 221
Official notice
12 Oct 2022
Last checked
12 Oct 2022
An official NHTSA notice concerns Daimler Trucks North - Insufficient roof panel joint strength fmvss 221. A school bus exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Published 2022-10-12.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
17,613
Recall number
FL957
Official notice
2022-10-12
The hazard
The hazard
A school bus exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during 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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