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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V486000

2011 Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Hdx — Seats

Published October 14, 2010 · Recall initiated: October 14, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V486000, published October 14, 2010. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Hdx — Seats.

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What's the hazard

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN THOMAS BUILT MVP-EF, HDX, AND SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 17, 2009, THROUGH DECEMBER 7, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH STABILUS BLOC-O-LIFT, P/N 5561ED, DRIVER SEATS. THE WELD WHICH HOLDS THE MOUNTING TAB TO THE SHOCK BODY WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED AND CAN BREAK.

What to do

DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED THOMAS BUILT BUSES SERVICE FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
HDX
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX | 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF | 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP-EF | 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Hdx — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V486000 on October 14, 2010. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN THOMAS BUILT MVP-EF, HDX, AND SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 17, 2009, THROUGH DECEMBER 7, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH STABILUS BLOC-O-LIFT, P/N 5561ED, DRIVER SEATS. THE WELD WHICH HOLDS THE MOUNTING TAB TO THE SHOCK BODY WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED AND CAN BREAK.

What should I do if I have this product?

DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED THOMAS BUILT BUSES SERVICE FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 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: HDX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)