THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2013: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V537000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-12-13 2013-10-30 2013-11-08

Production Dates: 2012-03-29 - 2012-11-14

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-650

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 328

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured October 17, 2011, through July 2, 2013. A U-bolt intended to reinforce certain seat installations to the chassis may have been left out of the assembly process.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seats may not stay mounted to the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners and dealers will install the U-bolts as required, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-650.

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.