THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2017: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V317000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-02-14 2017-05-11 2017-05-16

Production Dates: 2011-10-28 - 2017-01-09

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-736

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 152

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seat lap belts may have been anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.

Consequence

A seat lap belt anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and modify the anchorage if necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on June 15, 2017. A second notice will be mailed when the remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin on July 9, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-736.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.