THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2017: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V313000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2017
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

Without under-rail washers, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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.