Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX: Seat belts

Date

May 11, 2017

Filed by

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Vehicles

Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seat lap belts may have been anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.

Potentially affected

152

What can happen

A seat lap belt anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and modify the anchorage if necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on June 15, 2017. A second notice will be mailed when the remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin on July 9, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-736.

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.

Owner notification date

Feb. 14, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

FL-736

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V317000

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.