THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR 2017: SEATS
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : MINOTOUR | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2014-10-02 - 2017-02-20 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V312000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-08-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-05-11 | Date Added to Database: 2017-05-15 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-735 | ||
| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 22 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without reinforcement brackets being used underneath the seat rail as intended. |
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Consequence:
Without reinforcement brackets, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install reinforcement brackets as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on July 5, 2017. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-735. |
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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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