THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2014: SEATS
| Make : THOMAS | Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2014-08-18 - 2018-02-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V253000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-01-03 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-04-19 | Date Added to Database: 2018-04-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-769 | ||
| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 23102 | ||
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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 S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, causing 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. Daimler issued owners an interim notification on June 12, 2018. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-769. |
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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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