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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V843000

2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Seats

Published December 15, 2015 · Recall initiated: December 15, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V843000, published December 15, 2015. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Seats.

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What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured August 19, 2014, to October 22, 2015, and equipped with certain Syntec S3B Track Mounted Seats in 30", 36", 39" and 45" widths. In the event of a severe rear-end collision, the seats may tilt rearward. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a toe-clamp on the front feet of the S3B track mounted seats, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or Syntec customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-698.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER C2
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V843000 on December 15, 2015. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses manufactured August 19, 2014, to October 22, 2015, and equipped with certain Syntec S3B Track Mounted Seats in 30", 36", 39" and 45" widths. In the event of a severe rear-end collision, the seats may tilt rearward. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a toe-clamp on the front feet of the S3B track mounted seats, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or Syntec customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-698.

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)