2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Seats
Published November 8, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 30, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V537000, published November 8, 2013 and initiated October 30, 2013. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Seats.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured October 17, 2011, through July 2, 2013. A U-bolt intended to reinforce certain seat installations to the chassis may have been left out of the assembly process.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will install the U-bolts as required, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-650.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Model
- SAF-T-LINER EFX
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V537000 on November 8, 2013. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured October 17, 2011, through July 2, 2013. A U-bolt intended to reinforce certain seat installations to the chassis may have been left out of the assembly process.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will install the U-bolts as required, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-650.
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 EFX.