Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner
— Recall Campaign #17V587000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 53 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V587000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 21, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V587000 |
| Units affected: | 53 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.