Recall 17V317000: 2013–2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 11, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 152
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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
- 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V317000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-736
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Owner letters
- Feb 14, 2018
- Components
- Seat belts (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