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Thomas Built Buses 2014–2018 Seats recall

Recalled March 26, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V192000 · Thomas Built Buses

Hazard
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018. The recall began May 10, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-763.
Units
6,606 units

Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour school buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B, Non-Restraint, Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018. The recall began May 10, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-763.

Product
Thomas Built Buses MINOTOUR · Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 · Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX · Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDX
Manufacturer(s)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →