THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2015: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V606000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2015 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2013-11-29 | 2013-12-05 |
Production Dates: 2013-08-05 - 2013-11-15
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-654
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 145
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209
Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour school buses manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to by January 26, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign is FL-654.
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.
