Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner
— Recall Campaign #22V153000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX School Buses. The passenger seat mounting bolts may break due to improperly placed mounting that allows contact with the chassis cross member bolts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorage" and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 539 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V153000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 11, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V153000 |
| Units affected: | 539 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX School Buses. The passenger seat mounting bolts may break due to improperly placed mounting that allows contact with the chassis cross member bolts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorage" and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
- Consequeces:
- A seat with broken mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will add a spacer to provide proper clearance between the passenger seat mounting and chassis cross member bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-921.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.