THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2016: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V193000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-05-10 2018-03-26 2018-03-27

Production Dates: 2014-08-27 - 2018-02-05

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-763

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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 transit buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B, Non-Restraint, Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.

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.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 10, 2018. The recall began May 10, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-763.

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.