Recall 17V317000: 2013–2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX

Report received

May 11, 2017

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

152vehicles

Model years

2013–2018

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2013 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 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