Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner
— Recall Campaign #13V537000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 328 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V537000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 30, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V537000 |
| Units affected: | 328 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- In the event of a crash, the seats may not stay mounted to the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.