Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2, SAF-T-Liner HDX; Thomas Built Minotour: Seat belts

Date

Nov. 29, 2013

Filed by

Daimler Trucks North America

Vehicles

Thomas Built Minotour (2013, 2014, 2015); Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 (2013, 2014, 2015); Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX (2013, 2014, 2015)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour school buses manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Potentially affected

145

What can happen

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to by January 26, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign is FL-654.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Manufacturer campaign number

FL-654

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

209

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

13V606000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.