NHTSA Campaign 17V312000
SEATS
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported May 11, 2017 · 22 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without reinforcement brackets being used underneath the seat rail as intended.
Consequence
Without reinforcement brackets, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install reinforcement brackets as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on July 5, 2017. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-735.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2016 | 22 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2017 | 22 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | MINOTOUR | 2018 | 22 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V312000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.