THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2017: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V587000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-03-15 2017-09-21 2017-09-25

Production Dates: 2013-09-04 - 2017-05-15

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-747

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 53

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.

Consequence

Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on November 7, 2017. The recall began on March 15, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-747.

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.