Recall 13V537000: 2012–2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2012–2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 30, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 328
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured October 17, 2011, through July 2, 2013. A U-bolt intended to reinforce certain seat installations to the chassis may have been left out of the assembly process.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seats may not stay mounted to the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will install the U-bolts as required, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-650.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX
- 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX
- 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX
- 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V537000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-650
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Owner letters
- Dec 13, 2013
- 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