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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V193000

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

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 transit 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 10, 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.

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 | 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR | 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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