NHTSA Campaign 18V561000

SEATS

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Aug 23, 2018 · 33 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2017 33
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2018 33
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2019 33

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V561000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.