2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Seats
Published August 30, 2018 · Recall initiated: August 23, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V561000, published August 30, 2018 and initiated August 23, 2018. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Seats.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, equipped with S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. In the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As such, these vehicles 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 install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL787.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Model
- SAF-T-LINER C2
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V561000 on August 30, 2018. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, equipped with S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. In the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As such, these vehicles 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 install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL787.
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.