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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V606000

2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2015 Thomas Built Minotour | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2013 Thomas Built Minotour | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2014 Thomas Built Minotour — Seat belts

Published December 5, 2013 · Recall initiated: November 29, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V606000, published December 5, 2013 and initiated November 29, 2013. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2015 Thomas Built Minotour | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2013 Thomas Built Minotour | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2014 Thomas Built Minotour — Seat belts.

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What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour school buses manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to by January 26, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign is FL-654.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER HDX
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2015 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR | 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2013 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR | 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2014 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2015 Thomas Built Minotour | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2013 Thomas Built Minotour | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2014 Thomas Built Minotour — Seat belts recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V606000 on December 5, 2013. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour school buses manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to by January 26, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign is FL-654.

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 HDX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)