What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2021529
- Recall date
- 25 August 2021
- Make
- Thomas Built
- Models
- Minotour School Bus
- Model years
- 2022
- Vehicle class
- School Bus
- System
- Structure
- Raised as
- Compliance Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 124
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain school buses, the joint between the lower interior side panel and the seat rail may not be assembled properly. As a result, the buses may not meet the joint strength requirements of Canadian regulations. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA wall joint that is not strong enough could increase the risk of injury in a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnDaimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a DTNA authorized service facility to add additional fasteners to the joint between the lower interior side panel and the seat rail.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2021529.