Recall 10V486000: 2010–2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX, 2010–2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF, 2010–2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 14, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 294
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler trucks is recalling certain thomas built mvp-ef, hdx, and saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from march 17, 2009, through december 7, 2009, equipped with stabilus bloc-o-lift, p/n 5561ed, driver seats. The weld which holds the mounting tab to the shock body was improperly welded and can break.
The risk
The seat could drop unexpectedly without prior warning and could cause momentary loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized thomas built buses service facilities free of charge. The safety recall began on november 24, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX
- 2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX
- 2010 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF
- 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF
- 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V486000
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Owner letters
- Nov 24, 2010
- Components
- Seats (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology