Recall 17V313000: 2014–2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX and 1 other model

Report received

May 11, 2017

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

1,132vehicles

Model years

2014–2018

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 North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without under-rail washers, reducing their anchorage strength.

Possible consequence

Without under-rail washers, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and replace the mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-737.

Affected model years

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

• 2014 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2015 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2016 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2014 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
• 2015 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
• 2016 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
• 2017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
• 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints