THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2017: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V729000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2017 |
| 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
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."
In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
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.
