Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner
— Recall Campaign #18V561000
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, equipped with S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. In the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 33 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V561000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 23, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V561000 |
| Units affected: | 33 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, equipped with S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. In the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Consequeces:
- In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL787.
- 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.