THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2014: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V537000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-12-13 | 2013-10-30 | 2013-11-08 |
Production Dates: 2012-01-01 - 2012-10-04
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-650
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 328
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured October 17, 2011, through July 2, 2013. A U-bolt intended to reinforce certain seat installations to the chassis may have been left out of the assembly process.
In the event of a crash, the seats may not stay mounted to the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will install the U-bolts as required, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-650.
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.
