THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2016: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V313000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-06-28 | 2017-05-11 | 2017-05-15 |
Production Dates: 2013-02-07 - 2016-12-22
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-737
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1132
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without under-rail washers, reducing their anchorage strength.
Without under-rail washers, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and replace the mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-737.
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.
