Recall 18V561000: 2017–2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

Report received

Aug 23, 2018

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

33vehicles

Model years

2017–2019

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 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, equipped with S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. In the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL787.

Affected model years

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

• 2017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints
• 2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints