Recall 22V510000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Defect in 2014-2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,806 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V510000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,806 |
| Component | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
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Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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| 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 |