Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW
— Recall Campaign #17V312000
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without reinforcement brackets being used underneath the seat rail as intended.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 22 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V312000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 11, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V312000 |
| Units affected: | 22 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without reinforcement brackets being used underneath the seat rail as intended.
- Consequeces:
- Without reinforcement brackets, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install reinforcement brackets as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on July 5, 2017. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-735.
- 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.