Recall 18V561000 — SEATS Defect in 2017-2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2

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RECALL This recall affects up to 33 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 18V561000
Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles Affected 33
Component SEATS
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, equipped with S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. In the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL787.

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Campaign Vehicle Component Date Affected
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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
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24V336000 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY PARKING BRAKE 398
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