THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR 2014: SEATS
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : MINOTOUR | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2014-08-27 - 2018-02-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V192000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-05-10 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-03-26 | Date Added to Database: 2018-03-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-763 | ||
| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6606 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour school buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B, Non-Restraint, Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash. |
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Consequence:
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018. The recall began May 10, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-763. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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