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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V192000

2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx — Seats

Published March 27, 2018 · Recall initiated: March 26, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V192000, published March 27, 2018 and initiated March 26, 2018. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx — Seats.

What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour school buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B, Non-Restraint, Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018. The recall began May 10, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-763.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER EFX
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V192000 on March 27, 2018. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour school buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B, Non-Restraint, Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018. The recall began May 10, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-763.

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)