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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V729000

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

Published November 21, 2017 · Recall initiated: November 17, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V729000, published November 21, 2017 and initiated November 17, 2017. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx — Seat belts.

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What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour SRW school buses, equipped with IMMI-brand 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle rods, free of charge. DTNA issues owners an interim notification on December 11, 2017. The recall began on May 23, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-753.

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Recall details

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

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Questions about this recall

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

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V729000 on November 21, 2017. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour SRW school buses, equipped with IMMI-brand 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle rods, free of charge. DTNA issues owners an interim notification on December 11, 2017. The recall began on May 23, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-753.

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.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)