Recall 21V462000: 2018–2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 17, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 9
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX School Buses. These school buses may have been manufactured with an incorrect passenger seat configuration that does not provide the proper amount of seat back protection. As such, these school buses fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seats may not adequately protect the occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the rear passenger seats, free of charge. No owner notification will be distributed, all units were repaired on August 12, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-892.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V462000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-892
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Aug 12, 2021
- 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