THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2016: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V729000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-05-23 2017-11-17 2017-11-21

Production Dates: 2015-12-01 - 2016-02-02

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-753

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 51

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour SRW school buses, equipped with IMMI-brand 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. As such, these seats 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 buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle rods, free of charge. DTNA issues owners an interim notification on December 11, 2017. The recall began on May 23, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-753.

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.