THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2019: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V561000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-17 2018-08-23 2018-08-30

Production Dates: 2016-02-06 - 2018-06-04

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL787

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, equipped with S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. In the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL787.

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.