The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 school buses. A rear interior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength." A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA says potentially 23,603 units are affected by the recall.
- DTNA is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 school buses. A rear exterior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength." A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA says potentially 146 units are affected by the recall.
- Navistar is recalling certain 2023 International MV trucks. The driveshaft tube seam weld may separate or tear, resulting in drive line separation and a sudden loss of drive power. A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 49 units are affected by the recall.
- PJ Trailers is recalling certain 2022-2024 LD, LY, LX, LS, CC, DD, TJ, and TS trailers equipped with a Demco EZ Latch Gooseneck Coupler. The coupler mounting bolts may loosen and cause the coupler to separate from the inner tube. A coupler that separates can allow the trailer to disconnect from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 4,966 units are affected by the recall.
- Triple E Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain 2023 Unity U24MB, U24CB, U24FX, U24MBL, U24RL, U24TB, and 2023 Wonder W24RL, and W24RTB motorhomes. There may be exposed copper at the GFCI exterior receptacle, which can cause an electrical short and arcing. An electrical short and arcing can increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA says potentially 23 units are affected by the recall.
