THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2017: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V193000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-05-10 | 2018-03-26 | 2018-03-27 |
Production Dates: 2014-08-27 - 2018-02-05
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-763
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour transit buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B, Non-Restraint, Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 10, 2018. The recall began May 10, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-763.
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.
