What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2022516
- Recall date
- 14 September 2022
- Make
- Thomas Built
- Models
- Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
- Model years
- 2020 to 2023
- Vehicle class
- School Bus
- System
- Structure
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 14
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain school buses, the exterior side body panel(s) may not have been attached properly. As a result, the buses may not meet the joint strength requirements of Canadian regulations. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA body joint that is not strong enough could increase the risk of injury in a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnDaimler Truck 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 rear exterior side body panel joints.
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 2022516.