Recall 18V561000: 2017–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 23, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 33
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
- 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V561000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL787
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Owner letters
- Oct 17, 2018
- 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