THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2014: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V539000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-12-20 2013-10-30 2013-11-08

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-651

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 73

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2014 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured July 9, 2013, through September 12, 2013. The rivets used to attach the seat track to the floor may not have been properly seated when installed.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, any improperly seated seat track rivets may prevent the seat belt anchorages from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners and dealers will reinforce the seat track mounting as required, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-651.

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.