Recall 10V486000: 2010–2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 14, 2010

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

294vehicles

Model years

2010–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

The seat could drop unexpectedly without prior warning and could cause momentary loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints
• 2011 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints
• 2010 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF0 complaints
• 2011 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF1 complaints
• 2010 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints
• 2011 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints