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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V058000

2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Seats

Published February 23, 2010 · Recall initiated: February 23, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V058000, published February 23, 2010. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Seats.

What's the hazard

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SAF-T-LINER C2, HDX, MVP-EF, AND MINOTOUR SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 19, 2010. THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." SEAT CUSHION HINGE TOLERANCE MAY ALLOW THE CUSHION TO SLIP LATERALLY CAUSING THE LATCH STRIKER TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE SEAT FRAME. ONCE THE SEAT CUSHION BECOMES UNLATCHED IT CAN BE LIFTED WITH LESS FORCE THAN REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

What to do

DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT BUSES DEALERSHIPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, , 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER C2
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF | 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX | 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V058000 on February 23, 2010. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SAF-T-LINER C2, HDX, MVP-EF, AND MINOTOUR SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 19, 2010. THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." SEAT CUSHION HINGE TOLERANCE MAY ALLOW THE CUSHION TO SLIP LATERALLY CAUSING THE LATCH STRIKER TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE SEAT FRAME. ONCE THE SEAT CUSHION BECOMES UNLATCHED IT CAN BE LIFTED WITH LESS FORCE THAN REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

What should I do if I have this product?

DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT BUSES DEALERSHIPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, , 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: SAF-T-LINER C2.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)