Recall 17V313000 — SEATS Defect in 2014-2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,132 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V313000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,132 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
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Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without under-rail washers, reducing their anchorage strength.
Safety Consequence
Without under-rail washers, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and replace the mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-737.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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