Recall 17V317000 — SEAT BELTS Defect in 2013-2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
RECALL This recall affects up to 152 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V317000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 152 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seat lap belts may have been anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.
Safety Consequence
A seat lap belt anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and modify the anchorage if necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on June 15, 2017. A second notice will be mailed when the remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin on July 9, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-736.
Related Recalls for THOMAS BUILT BUSES
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V849000 | 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 600 | |
| 25V850000 | 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 2 | |
| 25V602000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 36 | |
| 25V603000 | 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 343 | |
| 25V604000 | 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 99 | |
| 24V569000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 629 | |
| 24V570000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 13 | |
| 24V555000 | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 27,494 | |
| 24V478000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | 162 | |
| 24V336000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | PARKING BRAKE | 398 |