Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2014-23 Thomas Built Buses HDX and 2014-22
— Recall Campaign #22V510000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-23 Thomas Built Buses HDX and 2014-22 EFX school buses equipped with 39-inch S3C seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts. The passenger seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,806 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V510000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 19, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V510000 |
| Units affected: | 1,806 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-23 Thomas Built Buses HDX and 2014-22 EFX school buses equipped with 39-inch S3C seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts. The passenger seat frames may crack and rotate from fatigue.
- Consequeces:
- Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will secure the seat frames with brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail December 4, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL946.
- 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.