Recall 17V587000: 2014–2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 21, 2017

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

53vehicles

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 HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.

Possible consequence

Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on November 7, 2017. The recall began on March 15, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-747.

Affected model years

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

• 2014 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2015 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C22 complaints
• 2016 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 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